Daughter to Stanley and Billy Jean Pederson, sister to Gretchen Vick, Susan Harris and Pete Pederson, born in McAllen Texas, owned and operated a Belding Flowers in downtown Austin, retired in 2002.
She is predeceased by her husband Michael O'connor Hillen.
Rebecca is survived by her sons Christopher Paul, Michael Bernard and daughter Jean Louise; and grandsons Branden James Brent, Caysen Ryan Wallace and granddaughter Shelby Jean Hillen.
Rebecca was a talented florist and window decorator for large downtown businesses. Rebecca loved spending time with her husband and children on the lake boating and fishing. She enjoyed family vacations and traveling to visit with family whenever possible. Rebecca loved to see her two sisters and brother visit whenever they could. Rebecca supported her husband Michael in his hobbies pigeon racing and helped record minutes during their time at the German Shepherd Club.