Rachel Watlington

January 3, 1936 - March 4, 2021

Rachel Watlington, 85, of 1497 U. S. Hwy 158 West, Yanceyville, N.C. went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 4, 2021, suddenly at her home. Rachel was born in Halifax, Virginia on January 3, 1936, daughter of the late Henry Daniel and Rosa Ferguson Daniel Gatewood. She spent her life in Caswell County. Rachel graduated from the former Cobb School. She retired from Glen Raven Hosiery in Altamahaw N.C. Rachel also worked with her husband Earl and was manager of the deli in W & W Grocery. After her retirement she did a lot of baking, decorating and many floral arrangements. Rachel was an active member of Prospect United Methodist Church. She provided many fresh flower arrangements from her garden to Prospect Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Earl Watlington, Sr. Rachel is survived by son, Allen Hodges (Lynn) of Yanceyville, N.C., daughter, Debra Hodges Chandler (James) of Greenville, N.C., Nathan Watlington, Debbie Watlington, five grandchildren; Dr. Parker Hodges (Lauren) of Boston, Massachusetts, Rev. Michael Chandler (Dr. Kayla Chandler) of Greenville, N.C., Lindsay Yarbrough (Steven), Jill Kindle (Scott), Abby McKinney (Ivan), one sister Lorraine Smith (Charles) of Leasburg, N.C. and fourteen Great Grandchildren. She was predeceased by Earl Watlington, Jr., three brothers, Henry Daniel, Thomas Daniel and Leonard (Fess) Daniel. A graveside service for Rachel will be conducted on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church, 6258 Park Springs Road, Pelham, N.C. 27311 with the Rev. Michael Chandler. Wrenn-Yeatts Yanceyville Chapel is respectfully serving the Watlington family.