Rebecca Lace Easterling

Rebecca Lace Easterling, age 56, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, at her residence.

At just four months of age, Rebecca was lovingly chosen and welcomed into the life of Dina Lee Mullins Howard, who raised her with love and devotion.

Rebecca was a 1987 graduate of Abingdon High School and earned her certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant from Virginia Highlands Community College. She attended Anchor Baptist Church in Bristol, Va., and was an avid Alabama football fan.

In addition to her mother, she is also survived by her stepfather, Mike Howard, of Abingdon, Va.; daughter, Sarah Easterling of Kingsport, Tenn.; brother, Samuel Daren Easterling and wife, Bridgette, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; one niece and two nephews, Matthew, Pierce, and Raegan Easterling; and several cousins also survive.

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. -6:00 p.m. at Macedonia Church of Christ, 25350 Watauga Rd., Abingdon, VA 24211, with words of comfort provided by Minister Ron Musick at 5:00 p.m. Her cremated remains will be placed at the graves of her maternal grandparents, Watson and Nova Mullins, at Johnson Cemetery in Wise County, Va.