Catherine Diane (Christopher) Rector Obituary (1944 - 2022)

Catherine Diane Rector, 77, of Dover, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, at her home. The daughter of George and Jane Christopher, she was born September 26, 1944, in Bell, CA as a first generation American. She owned and operated Catherine's Cakes as a cake decorator for 25 years and will be remembered as a loving mother and Yia-Yia. She was a member of the St. Paul Methodist Church. Catherine enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Leland Rector; her father and a brother, Anthony Christopher. Catherine leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Jane Christopher; a daughter, Yvonne Hickey of Dover; a son, Doug Skelton (Gina) of Russellville; six grandchildren, Russell Hovis (Leslie); John Robert Hickey; Jackson Hickey; Chris Skelton (Madeline); Cole Skelton; Carsyn Skelton; six great grandchildren, Tristan Livingston; Harley Livingston; Xander Davis; Catherine Hovis; Lilly Hovis; Isabelle Skelton; Two Sisters, Georgia VanEtten (William) of Arlington, TX; Maria Christopher of Russellville; two brothers, Brian Christopher (Debra) of Cathedral City, CA; Martin Christopher. Memorial Service will be held at 10:00AM, Monday, February 21, 2022, at Humphrey Chapel. Rev. Jon Scheible will officiate. A private committal service will be held at the new Chapel of Light at the J. Herman Humphrey Dignity Cremation Center by Humphrey Funeral Service. Family will receive friends from 9:00 am until service time, on Monday, at the funeral home. The family wishes to express a word of Thanks to Hospice Home Care for their exceptional care for Catherine. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.