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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Rakestraw
Sylvia Fanning Rakestraw
March 25, 2022
Not a day goes by without thoughts of you. Everywhere I go...people I see, remind me of our time together. The pain of losing you remains. Know that you are missed. I know you are at peace. Love always, Syl
katrenna smith-casey
May 4, 2014
Sylvia,I know God will keep you and your family. I am sorry to hear about Robert's transition.
Erica Youngblood
April 5, 2014
Nikki Praying for you today
Edward Jones
April 5, 2014
To the Family of Mr.Rakestraw. My thoughts and prayers are with you all the this difficult time. I wanted to say it was a pleasure taking care Mr. Robert for the short time he was in my care at Piedmont hospital. I will never forget him. To Mrs.Rakestraw my heart felt prayers to u aswell such a beautiful spirit. May god bless all of you.
April 4, 2014
To My loving brother you will always be in my thoughts and prayers and my god keep you in his ever loving arms. I love you Robert always and forever more your Sister. Geneva Mathis
April 3, 2014
We met at difficult time. But you faced the challenge with such courage. May you rest in peace. Praying for mega grace for your family, especially Syl. You will be missed, but what a lasting legacy you left behind. God bless! Kim
Sylvia Rakestraw
April 3, 2014
Throughout his illness, Robert was courageous and steadfast in faith. He was loved and respected by family and friends. I know he's in heaven with his gracious smile. Our last words to each other were...I love you. Prescious Lord, take my hand, I am lost.
Love always,
Syl
April 2, 2014
Sylvia, Nikki, and Rico - We send our prayers to your family With Sincere Condolences. When we think of Robert and all the good times that we shared as a family with you all; we can only smile and think of happen memories and the great conversations we had. Robert will always be family and forever be in our hearts and never forgotten. Love Always, Ken and Angela Houston
Erica Youngblood
March 31, 2014
Nikki you and your family are in my prayers.
Love ya.
Nikki Porter
March 31, 2014
Daddy,
You lived your life with love and respect for God, your family and friends. We are left to bear an unbearable sorrow. We will miss you always. We love you.
Nikki Denise Rakestraw Porter
Rico Justin Rakestraw
and grandchildren
Mia, Lauren, Justin and London
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