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Rachel Allen Obituary

Evangelist Rachel Ann Allen, 66, of 9501 Traqulity Lane, Sutherland, VA, departed this life Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at her residence.
She was born March 1, 1950 to Emily Graves and the later Frank J. Graves, III in Hopewell. Rachel attended the Hopewell High School, University of Maryland and John Tyler Community College. She dedicated her life to evangilizing and serving the Lord. She loved to sing, cook, praise the Lord and nurturing others.
Left to cherish her precious memory are: her son, Gregory Allen, Jr.; daughters, Bridgette Baugh (Clarence) and Francine Graves; brothers, John Graves (Ann) and Frank Graves, II (Yolanda); sisters, Katherine Sprately, Lynette Parker, Ardelle Cooper; brothers-in-law, Corvey Cooper, II and Richmond Parker; sisters-in-law, Ann Graves, Yolanda Graves; a number of uncles; 11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren;
and a host of other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Bland & Tucker Funeral Home, 1500 Arlington Road, Hopewell, Wayne McFarland will be delivering the Eulogy. Interment will follow in Mount Sinai Community Cemtery, Prince George.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Bland & Tucker Funeral Home, 1500 Arlington Road, Hopewell, VA. 804-458-5357. For more information or to leave an online condolence, visit us at www.blandandtuckerfuneralhomes.com.

Published by The Progress-Index from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2016.
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we will miss her love remember in God we Trust

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October 24, 2016

In God we Trust, she will be miss love you family

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October 24, 2016

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October 24, 2016

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Please remember the good times you've shared with Rachel and may God continue to bring comfort to you.

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October 22, 2016

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