The eldest daughter of Kurian M. Thomas, Rekha has obtained M.Sc. & B.Ed. graduation. She is currently working as a teacher at St. Thomas Residential school, Thiruvananthapuram. Her husband Stephen, who is the son of Karthikappalil Kaipallil Thomas is presently working as an Engineer in Abudhabi. They are residing at Mannathala, Thiruvananthapuram. They have two sons, Thomas and Kurian.