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Rachael Childress Obituary
1968-2008Mrs. Rachael Christine Suarez Childress, age 39, of Pensacola, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2008. She was born June 27, 1968 in Pensacola and had been a lifelong resident here. She loved collecting Antiques and making jewelry.
Her father, John T. Suarez; paternal grandparents, Willis R. and Louise Suarez preceded her in death.
Survivors include her mother, Christine E. Suarez; two daughters, Courtney Childress and Heather Sadler; son, Travis Edward Childress; partner in life of nine years, Steve Coleman; brother, Mark Suarez; maternal grandfather, F.M. Mote; mothers and fathers-in-law,Lennis and Annie Coleman, George and Barbara Warren; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and a host of extended family.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 13, 2008 in the Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home with the Reverend Tom Horne officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Spanish Cemetery in Lillian, AL.
EASTERN GATE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements.
The family will receive family and friends at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, January 12, 2007 from 6 to 8 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
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Angela Haley
February 2, 2008
I was so very saddened by news I learned today, Rachael and Stevie were a true friend to me always no matter the situation. I will miss her dearly. Kayla, my mother Rachell, and I send our deepest sympothies to Stevie, Heather, Travis and Cortney. I haven't explained this to Tyler yet, and don't know how to begin. If there is anything I can do please let me know. I love and miss you all. Angee and family
Pat Violette Pace Memorials
January 22, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss no parent should ever have to bury a child no matter what there age please know I will be lifting you and this family in prayer and asking or a hedge of comfort and peace to surround you now and in the days to come
Sandra Mosley
January 18, 2008
Memories of Rachael...her sense of humor!...her way of saying something that always mananged to help brighten your spirits...even when she was facing her own battles. My heart goes out to you guys, Heather, Courtney, Travis, Mrs. Suarez, Steve...
Sandra
Beth (Townsend) Ricket
January 14, 2008
Thoughts and prayers go out to your family. You were always a great friend. I will miss you. Love you.
Teresa Beck (Moore)
January 14, 2008
For Rachel's Family, and especially her babies and mom:
I've had many memories of Rachel since the news -- all memories of softball, energy, laughing, and fun. Lights that burn so brightly cannot burn too long.
All of you are in our prayers: may our loving God comfort you and keep you.
Teresa Beck (Moore) and Family (Kenneth and Stashia, Krystina, Brandon, Emily)
Derek Trkula
January 13, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. Take joy in knowing the time you had with her, and that she is now with the Lord and her loving family. Our deepest condlances.
Paula (Hendricks) Green
January 13, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I played softball at Myrtle Grove and also went to high school with Rachael. She was always spirited and had a great zest for life. Although I have not seen her in a while she will be greatly missed by all.
Miss Krull
January 13, 2008
My dear, sweet Heather: You were the apple of your Mother's eyes and she was very proud of you--as was I. I'm sooo very sorry to hear this news. I have such fond memories of you and your Mom and I know she will always be watching you, Courtney and Travis continue to grow. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love, Miss Krull
Ruth Kee - Neeley
January 12, 2008
May God Bless and keep you in the Plam of His Hand.
Ruth Kee Neeley
great grand daughter of William Thomas Kee 3rd.
Jacki Burgess Simon
January 12, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Laurie McVay Deiter
January 12, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. Rachael was always a ray of sunshine.
david and sandra jones
January 12, 2008
we send the whole family our deepest condolences and sympathy. a special thought goes out to christine , heather, courtney and travis. we will always remember rachaels energy and vibrancy she brought into every room she entered. she will be greatly missed by us.
she had a zealous for life she infected into each of us that knew her. i loved her smiling face and the way she demanded attention wherever she was. we loved her dearly.
our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Michael Trkula
January 12, 2008
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort with god and each other.
Theresa Lay-Burgess
January 12, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
DEBBIE ROLEY ARD
January 12, 2008
SHE WILL BE SO MISSED.....MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY,,,,,I LOVE YALL..,
Georgann & Joe Elliott
January 11, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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