RACHEL NELSON Obituary

When I think of Rachel, I always remember this: she had a ready smile and a good word for everyone she met. She has earned her reward and now resides in a holy place made especially for her when she acknowledged The Truth and lived for her Lord, Savior, and King.

To Paul, Evelyn, Terry and other members of Rachel's family. It's been years since I've seen any of you, but I have many memories of Rachel and the family from my childhood and youth and I am saddened to hear of her passing. May the Good Lord comfort and strenghen you, and keep his hands around you.

Elvan Lamb
St Ignatius, MT

We are so sorry that we cannot be in Ft. Wayne at this time. Paul, you and Rachel aways were the friends we wanted to be with when we were in town. We love you and your kids very much. We will continue to pray for you and think of you daily. Love to all of your family.

I was deeply saddened this a.m. when I walked into Spiece Fitness and heard about Rachel. I will greatly miss her beautiful smile and friendly conversations. My deepest sympathies.

Our deepest sympathy and prayers to Rachel's family and friends from Romberg Insurance Agency in Shawnee, OK. Rachel was a special lady. Her pleasant, caring, personality always brightened our day. May God comfort you as only He can do.

Dear Paul,
My heartfelt sympathy to you, Melissa, Brent and family.

Miss Me But Let Me Go

When I come to the end of the road
and the sun has set on me,
I want no rites in a gloom filled room,
Why cry for a soul set free.
Miss me a little--but not too long,
and not with your head bowed low,
Remember the love that we once shared,
Miss me--but let me go.
For this is a journey that we all must take,
And each must go alone.
It's all a part of the Master's plan,
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart,
Go to the friends we know.
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds,
Miss me--but let me go. ~ (Author unknown)
Keeping you in my prayers,

Rachel's bright smile, her caring spirit, and her ability to put others before herself set a terrific example to everyone who knew her. As much as she will be missed, I am certain she is delighting in her new Heavenly home... Praying the Lord will bless her loved ones with His comfort and strength in the days to come.

My sympathy to the family. Rachel was a dear friend and i will miss her. She was a bright light in my life.I will keep her family in my prayers.

To Paul and family, Rachel was a very dear and close friend there was many times we laughed and also cried but she was always a pleasure to talk with.She truly meant alot to me. Meeting her at Grace Point she had made me feel very special and she always told me she loved me which put a very special place in my heart for her.I felt she was was someone that would always lend an ear to listen or an arm to give a hug even if it was to only say hello.I am very saddened by her pasing but yet very happy her and i became friends.I will miss her alot but will always have the memories of her smile and laughter.,Love you rachel MAY YOU REST IN PEACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Her many friends at Brotherhood Mutual are mourning your loss and celebrating Rachel's homegoing. We miss her deeply but are so very grateful God shared her with us for so long.

Words won't begin to convey our condolences to you and your family. Through many years our friendships have been deeply cherished. Rachel will be greatly missed in our church and in our hearts!

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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