Rachel Smith

Rachel Lee Rushing Smith was born October 10, 1935 in Woodville, Texas to H.I. and Thelma Gibson Rushing. She left this world on August 18, 2015 to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 62 years J.D. Smith; brother, John Rushing; sisters, Nancy Pfieffer and Chety Arnold. Rachel is survived by daughters – Dianne Smith, Jerrye Pearce (husband Glen), Debbie Clark (husband James); Sons – David Smith (wife Janice), Leeland Smith, and Dwayne Smith (wife Terry); sisters, Barbara Collis, Judy Rice; and brother, Charlie Rushing. Rachel enjoyed her many grandchildren Daniel Clark (wife Cortney), Brad Pearce (wife Ellen), Sabrina McKnight (husband David), Regina Clark, Steven Smith (wife Lauren), Christian Powell (husband Rick), Lindsey Smith (husband James), Annie Smith, Sarah Smith, Jonathan Smith, and Gracie Smith. She has been blessed with 13 great grandchildren – Caitlin, Elijah, Josylin, Brooklyn, Addison, Davis, Pearce, Parker, Porter, Avree, Garrett, Chase and Kaylee who will join this team any day. Rachel is also survived by many extended family members and great friends who have been such a joy in her life. A special thank you to her friends at Season’s Hospice, Janett, Beverly, Tammy, Erin and Prescilla. You have made this journey with us so much sweeter. Rachel was a 1953 graduate of Cleveland High School, then married Navy sweetheart J.D. She was a long time member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Gleaners Sunday School Class. After building a family of six she worked for Dr. Ganderillas for several years. Rachel also was a member of the Red Hat Club – Prissy Missys and served as chaplain of VFW Ladies Aux. 1839 for several years. After retirement Rachel and J.D. spent their retirement years traveling and working with the Texas Baptist Builders and spending time with family and friends. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 1839 or Calvary Baptist Church Lottie Moon Missions Fund. Pallbearers: Daniel Clark, Brad Pearce, Steven Smith, Jonathan Smith, Ben Collis and Reggie Rice. Officiating: Rev. Glen Pearce and Rev. Carl Williamson Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Pace Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 21, 2015 at Pace Stancil Chapel, Cleveland, Texas. Interment: Ryan Cemetery