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Emily Rader Obituary
SALISBURY - Emily Jean Towson Rader, 84, of Salisbury, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014, at her home.
Emily was born June 22, 1929, in Salisbury, daughter of the late William V. and Bessie Foust Towson. Emily attended Spencer High School and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Rockwell.
Emily's husband John Rader worked and retired from Southern Railway where he transferred with his job from North Carolina to Macon, Ga., from 1964-1986. After retirement, Emily and John moved back home to Salisbury.
In addition to her parents, Emily was preceded in death by three sons, John R. Rader Jr., Robert C. Rader and Michael A. Rader; and siblings William V. Towson Jr. and Virginia Towson.
Emily is survived by her husband of more than 66 years, John Ray Rader Sr., who she married Aug. 23, 1947; son Jeffrey L. Rader and wife Luanne of Macon, Ga.; daughters-in-law Gayle Rader and Rita Rader; sister Alma Lee Bumgarner of Cleveland; grandchildren Lance Rader, Allison Blomquist, Josh Rader, John Rader III, Marlee Rader, Lacey Arrowood, Nicholas Rader and Kent Rader; great-grandchildren Brooke Arrowood, Brenden Arrowood, Braxton Blomquist, Brennen Blomquist, Brayden Blomquist and Chloe Rader.
Service: There will be a Memorial Service Monday, June 2 at 1 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. John Houghton, Pastor.
Visitation: The family will receive friends Monday, June 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideons International, P.O Box 743, Salisbury, NC 28144; or Rowan Hospice and Palliative Care, 720 Grove St., Salisbury, NC 28144.
Powles Funeral Home of Rockwell, honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, is assisting the Rader family. Online condolences may be made at www.powlesfuneralhome.com.
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Sheila Parks Mitchum
June 3, 2014
John, Daddy saw the obituary in the Macon paper. Monday he said he wish he could have gone to the funeral. Hopefully we can plan a trip to Salisbury this fall. It would mean alot if we could make plans for a visit with you when we are there. I would like to get your telephone number and address. You can call daddy's house 478-746-2628 one of the children are always there. Our family will keep your family in our prayers.
Heaven is a more beautiful place today for another saint has come home.
Rudy & Teresa Hulett
June 2, 2014
Jeff, Luanne & Family: we pray the precious and sweet memories of your this lovely lady will lift you up and carry each of you through those especially difficult and sorrow-filled days and weeks ahead . . . even in the valley, GOD is good and he will be with you through each minute and hour of the day. We love you Jeff & Luanne.
Ray Tuten
June 2, 2014
Jeff, Kent and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm sorry for your loss. Call if there is anything you need.
Judy Shives
June 2, 2014
God bless you all during this difficult time. Praying for your family. I always enjoyed Mrs. Rader, she was charming, funny, and a joy to be around.
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Rebecca Trexler Pressley
June 2, 2014
I always loved Emily's beautiful smile! What a glad reunion day it must have been when Emily saw her deceased children and her mother in Heaven! Praying that the family finds peace and comfort at this time.
Ted Edmisten
May 31, 2014
John, sorry for your loss. May God Bless you. Ted Edmisten
May 31, 2014
John I am so sorry for your loss will keep you in my prayers Cecil Moon
Cathy, Keith , Andrea, Brent, Danielle Dykes-Yearwood
May 31, 2014
May God bless and comfort you during this time. We are praying for you.
Jim Hickman
May 31, 2014
Dear John. So sorry to hear of Mrs. Rader passing. You both are such special friends. Prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
Jim
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