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Rachel Marchant Obituary

Rachel Marchant

Ridgeland

Mrs. Rachel Marchant, 85 of Ridgeland, passed away January 2, 2013. Funeral services are scheduled for 12 noon Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Natchez Trace Funeral Chapel in Madison with interment in Lakewood Memorial Park. Visitation will be Friday from 4-7 PM at Natchez Trace Funeral Home.

Rachel is survived by her love and husband John Allen (Bill) Marchant Sr. of Ridgeland and her son Larry Marchant of Atlanta.

Known for her youthful enthusiasm she and Bill often hosted cookouts, gatherings and family events at their home. Originally from Union she moved to Jackson at 17 where she became a telephone operator. After moving to Ridgeland in 1958 she retired after 30 years with South Central Bell. She often helped Bill in the restaurant business, was active in community affairs and held an office in the 50 Plus Club. She was a member of the Grace Sunday School Class, member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Creative Home Makers and the Telephone Pioneers of America.

Her son John Allen Marchant Jr. preceded her in death in 1997.

She left a sparkle in the lives of all she touched.

Published by Clarion Ledger on Jan. 4, 2013.
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We're sending our love and prayers. They were dear friends and wonderful people!
Larry, Regina, Jason, Jonathan, Jon Russsell, and Jeremy Powell

Regina Powell

January 23, 2013

Such a lovely lady! Praying for your family.

Jimmy & Teensy Hardy

January 8, 2013

You and Bill are in our thoughts and prayers!

Bob and Sybil Powell

January 6, 2013

Larry and Mr. Bill,
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Rachel's passing. You both are in my thought and prayers.

Paula K Hale Wallace

January 5, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Donna Marchant-Vaughan

January 5, 2013

Larry So sorry we are not there to be with you at this time.y'all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dean and Ann

January 4, 2013

In holy love, and earthly sorrow, my thoughts are with you.

Jerry Warrington

January 4, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers for God's hand of compassion are with your family. Coach & Cricket Henderson

Jerry & Cricket Henderson

January 4, 2013

My prayers and thoughts are with the family.

Lou Speights Mouton

January 4, 2013

I am keeping the family in my prayers & thoughts daily

Sherry marchant

January 4, 2013

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