Kathy (Mix) Rector

Kathy (Mix) Rector, 61, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2012, at IU Health Methodist Hospital following an extended illness. She was born February 16, 1951 in New Castle to the late Tom and Gladys (Sosby) Mix.

Kathy was a 1969 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. She was a member of the Moose Auxiliary #473 and secretary of Moose Lodge #147 in New Castle. An avid BINGO player, she loved her BINGO friends.

She is survived by her husband, whom she married February 12, 1973, Walter Rector of New Castle; three sons: Billy Rector of Whiteland, IN, Michael Rector of New Castle, Kelly Rector (Fiancé: Maggie Stanczak) of New Castle; three grandchildren: Tyler Rector of Whiteland, Brayden and Claire; sister: Denise Dean of New Castle; four brothers: Doyle Mix of New Castle, Richard Neal of New Castle, Jackie (wife: Jamie) Mix of Alice, TX and Curtis Neal of New Castle; several nieces and nephews; several great nieces and nephews, whom she called “her babies”; special sister in law: Clydia Mix of New Castle; very special friends: Rex and Jane Brenneman of New Castle; and her beloved bassett: Cletus.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother: Steve Mix; sisters: Sue Gosser and Crystal Neal.

Services will be 12:30 PM Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Pastor Paul Davis officiating. Burial will follow at South Mound Cemetery, West Lawn Addition. Friends may call Tuesday, October 23, 2012 from 4 – 8 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kathy (Mix) Rector memorial fund c/o Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, 3406 S. Memorial Drive New Castle, IN 47362 or with envelopes available at the funeral home. You may express online condolences or share a memory of Kathy at www.hinsey-brown.com .