Rachael-McSwain-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory - Shelby

Rachael McSwain

Oct 10, 1941 - Oct 9, 2025

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Rachel was certainly one of Gods special Angels. Always caring and sharing her wisdom and faith. A good wife to Don, a great mother, a caring grandmother and a sympathetic listener and friend. There will be a void in the hearts of many. Prayers to those who share in the memories of this special lady. May they fine comfort in all the special memories.

Rachael was truly one of a kind. She was one very sweet and kind lovely lady. I remember a jewelry party that I had from pearls and special teas from Hawaii that she did for me. Also, my husband and I were married by Don while he was our pastor. We were also in all the Come to Bethlehem programs each year. They were a wonderful couple and we were blessed to know both of them.

I have so many sweet memories of my friend Rachael. Making Chrismons for our church tree, come to Bethlehem, sewing all the costumes, traveling to Israel, camping in their camper, dinners in the trailer at Moss Lake, making baby blankets for my first Grand, visiting and talking for hours, birthday parties and most of all shopping til we dropped. I love you Rachael and so happy you have received your reward for a life that believed in our Lord. So sorry that your last years were so...

Rachel was a very special lady.

What a wonderful friend. She will truly be missed.

Obituary

Rachael's Obituary

Rachael McSwain peacefully passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Wendover Hospice in Shelby, NC. Rachael was born in Shelby in 1941.  It was here at Shelby High School  that she met the love of her life, Don. They met in the Glee Club. They married young and began a beautiful...

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