Rebecca Jean Elsea of Chattanooga, TN passed away April 17, 2022. She was born January 23, 1944 to Henry and Hazel (Hyde) Burns. Rebecca was a member of Middle Cross Baptist church, attended Central High School and Chattanooga State Community College.

Rebecca retired from Sheraton Hotels International where she worked for twenty years. She enjoyed volunteering and participating in the foster Grandparent program where she assisted in the fostering and education of special needs children. Rebecca was an avid shopper which was mostly because she enjoyed giving so much to others. In her pass time, her artistic side came out with her interior decorating and flower arranging.

Rebecca is preceded in death by her husband of eighteen years, Robert A. Elsea, parents Henry and Hazel (Hyde) Burns, one brother, Alvin Burns and two sisters, Anne Mcalister and Kathrine Denton.

She survived by two daughters, Teresa (Dean) Funk and Kathy (Michael Opie) Hart, brother, Donnie Burns, and sister, Martha Tipton, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 19 ^th , 2022 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Hamilton Funeral Home. Visitation will continue Wednesday, April 20 ^th , 2022 from 11:00am until service at 12:00 noon.

A Chapel Service will be held on Wednesday, April 20 ^th , 2022 at 12:00pm at Hamilton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson (423) 531-3975.