Vancleave, Mississippi
1982 - 2013
Rachel Ann Ables Oct. 9, 1982-Jan. 5, 2013 Vancleave, MS Rachel Ann Ables, 30, of Vancleave passed into eternity on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2012 of complications stemming from Hodgkins Lymphoma. Although she left this world far too early she left many lasting impressions on the people around her. After...
Read MoreI think of you and Anson every football season and our brief time we got to spend in the skybox go to games! You were so sweet and beautiful person. Thinking of you! God Bless your soul!
Richard M Fountain
September 23, 2025 | Friend
I don't know how many times I have thought about Rachel over the years since 2005. She was remarkable, and though I knew her only briefly at Ole Miss, there was something of her that stayed with me all these years.
She missed some classes, and asked me to apologize to the professor, whose class we shared. He called her "intrepid", and I had to admit to her later that I had to look the word up to know what it meant. She knew the word, of course, and humbly accepted the...
Larry Joe Thompson
January 27, 2021 | Friend
The last time I saw Rachel we were making scrapbooks together and it was a great time. I have vague memories of her but she was my best friend. She lit up the room every time she walked in.
Rachel Taylor
April 13, 2018 | Pascagoula, MS | Friend
Rachel at the Vatican, Oct 2010
I met Rachel in Rome in October 2010. She and I toured the Vatican together. She knew so much about the artwork, I felt like I was getting a personal tour.
Seeing the conclave brought back memories of that day, and I wanted to look her up. I'm sadden to hear of her passing. She was an amazing, strong person. Someone who touched my life.
Geoff Hunt
March 12, 2013 | Thorold, ON
Dear Paula,
I was so saddened to hear of Rachel's passing. I know she fought hard, so much like Priscilla. I remember how determined she was as she was completing her student teaching under me in Vancleave so many years ago. These ladies were "Steel Magnoilas" in the truest sense. I am praying that God takes you and your family in His arms during this sad time. My sincerest sympathies to you and yours.
Lisa Murphy George
Lisa George
January 09, 2013 | Biloxi, MS
My condolences to Rachel's family and friends.. I didn't know Rachel that well, but I know she was an incredible woman.. I've read about her accomplishments achieved during her time with us and she has inspired me and gave me hope.. Rest in peace Rachel, you will never be forgotten!!
Kimberly Staten-Lynch
January 09, 2013 | Ocean Springs, MS
Rachel I haven't seen you since high school and you were an amazing chick!!! It's sad that you had to go so soon but I read your stories and I think you did wonderful with your life!!! R.I.P. your pain free now!!!
My prayers and thoughts are with all the family and friends at this time.
Tiffany Martinez-Simpson
January 08, 2013 | Ocean Springs, MS
Let this light never grow dim and always shine is bright as she did or be forgotten but be a way to reach and shine on God's Angel Rachel! God Bless You!
Gary Mays
January 08, 2013 | Vancleave, MS
Our deepest prayers and thoughts will continue to be with you daily as you all celebrate God's Angel Rachel were praying for you Bryan(your truly a special man and have taught us all what marriage really means) as well as Ms. Paula, Anson, Julia,Raina all of of your family. Rachel was a Awesome, One of a kind Young Lady; she inspired so many and always had a smile, i will always remember our bike rides in the backroads you will never be forgotten. How proud you all must be to have raised such...
Gary Mays
January 08, 2013 | Vancleave, MS