Rebecca Britt Nance Walter, age 88, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016, at Trinity Grove Nursing Facility in Wilmington. She was born in Robeson County on August 13, 1927 to the late Victor & Nina Britt. She will be remembered for her many years as a teacher for the public schools of Robeson County.

She was preceded in death by her parents; the father of her children, Frederick Kenneth Nance, Sr.; her husband, Harry Lane Walter; 1 son, Larry Michael Nance; 1 brother; and 2 sisters.

She is survived by 1 son, Frederick Kenneth Nance, Jr. and wife Nancy of White Lake; 1 brother, Victor Herman Britt, Jr. of FL; 1 sister, Ruby Britt Jackson of Atlanta, GA; 8 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 11, 2016, at 11:00 AM at Gardens of Faith Cemetery in Lumberton with Rev. Joe Bounds officiating.