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Rachel Austin Obituary

Rachel Smith Austin and her unborn daughter, Bridgett L. Austin, entered eternal rest on April 27, 2004. Rachel is survived by her husband, Scott Austin; two sons, Christopher Simpson and Dalente Wright; her mother, Barbara Bowles and husband, Tom; her brother, David Smith and wife, Krissy; her grandmothers, Pat Shaw and Martha Smith; and a cousin, Steven Smith. She was preceded in death by her father, Dennis Smith; and her grandfathers, Kermit Shaw and Edgar Smith. Remains rest at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, and where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Apr. 29 to Apr. 30, 2004.

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Christopher Sampson

November 28, 2019

its thanksgiving 2019 and im missing you like crazy momma, i can barely keep the tears from falling but i know your bound to be in a better place. i just want you to know i love you to pieces and i know youve gotta be looking over me....

love- cj.

Bobbi-Jo Hilliard

May 3, 2004

God Bless the entire family.

Shannon Barron

May 3, 2004

I have no idea where to begin. Rachel has been my bestfriend since I was 4 and she was 5. Rachel wasn't just my friend she was my sister. I have not one childhood memory w/o her in it. Her family is my family and vise versa. I love my Rachel and she will NEVER be forgotten!



To my Best Friend, My Sister, & My Love



Shannon

amy kennedy-webb

May 2, 2004

To Rachels family my thoughts and prayers are with you all. She is in gods hands now and free from all her pain.

cyndy maynard

April 30, 2004

I will always remember Rachel as a young girl. I first met her when Misty and David were dating and she was hanging out with my oldest son, Shawn. She was such a lively teenager and so full of life. I am truly sorry for Barbara and family. My heart also goes out to Grandma Smith who loved Rachel and David so much.

Kathy Plott Hughes

April 30, 2004

Barbara I am so sorry for your loss.Rachael was like one of my own girls,I will always think of her with fond memories, she will never be forgotten.

Michael Amory

April 30, 2004

To the Smith Family,



Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



Mike & Michelle Amory

Nikki Simon

April 30, 2004

My deepest sympathy to your family during this time of loss. Know that your family is being lifted to God in prayer by many.

Tracey Morris

April 30, 2004

Rachel had such a magnetic personality. She pulled us all in with her lure of self-expression and untiring venturous sprit. There are no words to express the degree of sorrow when losing such an extraordinary, and one of a kind individual.



I have not only lost a cousin, but childhood friend as well.



Rachel will never be forgotten.

T.J. Plott

April 29, 2004

Lil Ray Ray, You will be deeply missed and we all love you very much, and your memory will be charished. Your finally free now. May you rest in PEACE.



Your BEST FRIEND,

Amy Maye

April 29, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.

Anna Bishop

April 29, 2004

Barbara Iam sorry for your lost .If there is anything i can do let me know

Brandy Austin

April 29, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with you now in your time of loss. Rachel was a wonderful friend and she will be deeply missed.



David, Brandy and Gage Austin

Lindsey

April 29, 2004

I will always remember the great times we had and walking to and from your house all the time. You, your family and friends will always be in my heart. I have some of the best childhood memories with you, I thank you for them.



My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.



Forever Friends, I still love ya.



Lindsey

Dawn Ancarrow

April 29, 2004

Our thoughts are with the family. A friend of the family and here if any of you need us. Thoughts and prayers to you all.

( Dawn & Chad )

Robin Hobson-Watts

April 29, 2004

Such a terrible loss.. GOD bless you and your daughter. Your pain is now FOREVER gone...

Kristie Easterday

April 29, 2004

Barbara,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of despair. Rachel was a beautiful person; just know now that her and the baby are in a beautiful place.



Our family extends our deepest sympathies. If you need anything, please let us know.



Karen, Scott, David, Crystal, and Kristie Gail

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