Agnes L. Rachel Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Agnes L. Rachel, age 92, of Bristol, VA, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at her residence. She was a former employee of Helms Candy Company and was a member of North Bristol Baptist Church. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy M. Rachel, Jr and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara R. Smith of Bristol, VA, Nancy R. Arnold and husband, Rusty of Bristol, VA, Vickie Lynn Shupe and husband, Rick of Dallas, TX.; sister, Hazel Curtis of Fla.; grandchildren, Whitney Hicks, Derrick Arnold, Makenzie Shupe and Tiffany Parker; great-grandchildren: Justin Hicks, Lindsey Doss, Josh Arnold, Brandon Arnold, Brodee Arnold, Marley Arnold, Thomas Parker, and Tyler Parker; great-great-grandchildren, Stephen Doss, Cali Doss, Kaleigh Hicks; special niece, Violet Lane Kilby and several other nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 am, Friday, May 27, 2016 in Mountain View Cemetery with Rev. Scott Price officiating. Special music by Danny Hill. The family would like to extend a special thank you to caregivers, Shelby Osborne, Angie Alford, Tommy Joe and Gina and all of the staff at Caris Healthcare. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Caris Healthcare, 1701 Euclid Avenue, Bristol, VA 24201 or North Bristol Baptist Church, 46 Church Street, Bristol, VA 24201 Condolences and memories may be sent to the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, 1912 West State St., Bristol, TN (423) 989-4800 is serving the family of Mrs. Rachel.

Agnes L. Rachel

November 1, 1923 - May 25, 2016