Rachel Strong Obituary

WILLIAMSBURG - Rachel A. Strong was called to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006. She answered the Master's call and entered into the Gates of Heaven in Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. She attended York County Training School. In her youth, she accepted Christ into her life and joined Oak Grove Baptist Church. She served her church as a member of the Usher Board. Later in life, she joined hands fellowship and became a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She remained a faithful member until her demise. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She leaves to cherish her precious memories her daughter, Vivian Marsh Riggsbee of Baltimore, Maryland; her devoted granddaughter, Sharon Walker (George); her devoted great-granddaughter, Japonika Walker; a friend of the family who gave her loving care, Terrance Hall, Jr., all of Williamsburg; her six other grandchildren; her 18 other great-grandchildren; her 25 great-great-grandchildren; her nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other loving relatives and many caring friends. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007, in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with the Rev. Ronald A. Ellis officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 213 DeLafayette Place by 12 noon on Wednesday. Ms. Strong may be viewed tonight (Tuesday) in the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. Professional services entrusted to the staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, Williamsburg.