Rachel Button Obituary
Rachel was born on April 14, 1934 in Cambridge, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Floyd and Pauline (Stewart) Combs. Rachel graduated from Muskingum College with her Master's Degree in Education. After 30 years of teaching, she retired from East Muskingum School District.
She was a long time member of Calvary Baptist Church in Byesville, where she had been a cherished Sunday school teacher and a member of the Women's Missionary Fellowship.
Rachel and Ray enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren, including taking them on many trips. Rachel greatly enjoyed poetry, crafts, and plants. Her life was spent helping those in need both locally and worldwide.
Rachel is survived by her three children, Kathryn McClelland of Cambridge, Glenn Button of San Diego, California, and Brenda (Bill) Collins of Coolville. Completing the family circle are many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her three sisters, Janet Weddell, Martha Hogue, and Judy Mahoney and her brother, Ralph (Laura) Combs.
In addition to her parents, Rachel is preceded in death by her beloved husband of sixty-six years, Raymond L. Button, who passed away on October 3, 2022, and two grandchildren, Misty Smith Carlson and Donny Stillion.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a local food pantry or to the charity of your choice.
Visitations will be from 11 am to 1 pm on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at the Farus Funeral Home of New Concord, where funeral services will be held at 1 pm on the same day. Pastor Dennis Rost will officiate the service. Rachel will be laid to rest beside her husband in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
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Ron and Jean Hinebaugh
September 30, 2023
Mrs. Button was one of the sweetest and kindest souls and a great Christian who loved and taught hundreds of children over the years. Ron and I and our family were privileged to call her our friend! When I texted the children about Mrs. Button's homegoing, Julie said, "Awwww, I just loved her!!" She was happy to know that her daughter, Jocelyn, shared the same birthdate of April 14th with Mrs. Button. Nathan wrote, "She always had a moment of silence to start the day. I'm sure that she was praying during that time." Julie also wrote, "I was in first grade and was in a split 2st and 2nd grade class...I was always amazed how she could teach two different grade levels in the same classroom...I only have good memories about her. I always enjoyed running into her over the years after I was out of school, and I loved her accent." Kevin enjoyed her as his 2nd grade teacher. Then Nathan wrote, "She invited anyone to her home to see their FAT CAT. I remember Mom taking me there to visit Mrs. Button and her FAT CAT." Julie responded, "I remember that and I remember going too!" :)
Ron and I have many happy memories of Ray and Rachel. The sweetest couple ever! When our church (Lighthouse Baptist) bought the 19 acres on Rix Mills Road back in the early 80's, the Buttons generously gave us their Allis Chalmers tractor! What a big help and blessing!! Ron enjoyed mowing with that tractor for many years. After it had seen "better days", it was sold to a man who totally restored it, and we would enjoy seeing it "look new again" at the Steam and Tractor Show out by Chandlersville. As you can tell, our family were grateful to know Rachel and Ray Button! We send our sincere condolances to all of the children and grandchildren. Psalm 23 (Ron and Jean Hinebaugh)
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