Rachel Kathleen Thomas
Rachel Kathleen Thomas
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Funeral services are scheduled at the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 US Hwy 431N/280W, Phenix City, Alabama on Saturday, August 20, 2022, 11 a.m. EST with Reverend Barry Danner officiating. Interment will follow at Christian Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 1201 Five Mile Road, Eufaula, Alabama at 3 p.m. (EST). The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service on Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 9:30 am till 11:00 am EST.
Rachel, daughter of Brenda Jean Hill Thomas and the late James David Thomas, was born March 15, 1974 in Dothan, Alabama. She obtained her degree in Cosmetology and started her own business before she was 20. She has owned and operated Rachel's Salon in Phenix City for 30 years. Her customers became her friends and family. She always made time for them even if it was after normal business hours.
Rachel had a heart for God and the less fortunate. She was an active member of First Assembly of God, Phenix City. She went on several overseas mission trips and was passionate about her work with the youth at her church. She also found time to volunteer at local homeless shelters. She was an active member of the Republican Party. She was a lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan and yelled "Roll Tide" every Saturday in the fall. She loved spending time with her friends, family, nieces and nephews who she adored. Her family and friends remember her as a lady who gave her life in service to others.
Rachel was preceded in death by her loving father James David "Dave" Thomas of Clayton, AL, her grandparents, Marvin and Lois Thomas of Marshall, TX and Floyd and Peggy Hill of Moss Point, MS, and her much adored dog "Handsome Jack".
Rachel is survived by her beloved stepson, Andrew Hartzog of Fort Mitchell, Alabama; Mother, Brenda Hill McWaters of Gautier, Mississippi; brother, David (Margaret) Thomas of Buford, GA; sisters, Tracy (David) Bokath of Cantonment, FL and Juliet (Donnie) Scudder of Ocean Springs, MS; 10 nieces and nephews; 2 great nephews and one great niece; 14 aunts and uncles, and numerous cousins and other relatives. The number that called her friend is a testament to how well she cared for others. Her vivacious and giving spirit will be missed by many.
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3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867
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Linda Southard
August 18, 2022
Sending my condolences, Rachel was my hairdresser and my son's Robert's for years. She was so very sweet. She will be missed.
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Susan Lockwood
August 18, 2022
Rachel was a beautiful person inside and out & a blessing to me. She was my hairdresser for over 30 years, & for the last 9 years she did my hair once a week. She loved Jesus & quietly worked doing good works for others. Also, Rachel had a rare ability to read people, & she disliked anything phony. I will miss her laughter, our talks, & the way she always lifted my spirit. I loved her dearly, but I know she is happy in her heavenly home.
Carolyn Dimon
August 17, 2022
Dear Thomas Family....Rachel was my hairdresser ever since I can remember and my special friend. We liked to talk about Church, God, and friends we knew. 1 Corinthians 15:54, 57 Blessings in your time of grief. Keep all good memories in your heart.
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