Rev. Rebecca Sue Good, a beloved minister, mother, elder, and proud member of the Choctaw Nation, peacefully walked in Heaven’s Gates on July 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. A beacon of faith, resilience, and cultural strength, she dedicated her life to serving both Creator and community. Born on October 7, 1953, in Talihina, Oklahoma, Rebecca was deeply rooted in her Native heritage. From an early age, she showed a calling to spiritual service, blending Christian ministry with Choctaw teachings and traditions. She attended American Indian Bible College in Phoenix, Arizona and spent over 56 years ministering to congregations and tribal communities, along with over 50 years in children’s ministry, offering healing, guidance, and compassion to all who crossed her path. She was fortunate enough to spend over 16 years serving as the Director of the Choctaw Nation HeadStart in Stigler, Oklahoma before eventually retiring.

Sister Rebecca was a tireless advocate for Native voices in faith spaces, a mentor to young women, and a bridge-builder between cultures. As a storyteller for the Choctaw Nation, her stories often wove scripture with the wisdom of her ancestors, speaking with deep reverence for the land, spirit, and sacred ways. She also used her talent as a pianist, to serve in music ministry as well. She spent many years ministering and playing for the residents of Pocola Nursing and Rehab.

Sister Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings Bill Peter, Timothy Peter, and Simon J Peter.

Rebecca is survived by her daughters Dosha Campbell and husband Wayne of Poteau, Oklahoma and Natasha Lowe and husband Matt of Colorado, her son Nekoda Good of Bokoshe, Oklahoma, her 8 grandchildren, her sisters Ann Thompson of Washington and Jacqueline Stout of Ardmore, Oklahoma, and her brother Phillip Peter and wife Carla of Colorado, along with many other relatives and friends.

The Celebration of Life Services for Rebecca will be held at 10am – Friday, August 8, 2025, at Victory Worship Center 23725 US Highway 271, Spiro, Oklahoma with Pastor Brandon Maxwell and Pastor Bryan Fouts officiating and burial to follow at Antlers City Cemetery in Antlers, Oklahoma. The Family of Rebecca Good will greet friends from 5pm – 7pm on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at The Cedars on Dewey 520 Dewey Ave Poteau, Oklahoma. Casket bearers will be Dr. Richard Haynes, Dwayne Craig, Dennis Hope, Rick Neal, Mark Williams, Ethan Beshirs, Matt Lowe, and Wayne Campbell. Honorary Casket bearers will be Don Sebo, Chief Gary Batton, Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr, Justin Fite, Les Garner, Anthony Laster, Rebecca Hawkins, and Olin Williams.

Online condolences can be made at www.holtfuneralandcremation.com

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The Family of Rebecca Good has entrusted her arrangements to Holt Funeral & Cremation, 522 Dewey Ave Poteau, Oklahoma 74953, (918) 721-0026 Poteau’s Only 100% Locally Owned and Family Operated Funeral Home – Our Family, Loving Your Family Through

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