She was a combat medic in the United States Army during Vietnam. She worked at KB Foods for over 25 years before retiring.
Survivors include: sons, Jeremy (Shyann) Rathburn and Devin (Briana Powers) Rathburn; grandchildren, Storm Chaffee, Nora Rathburn, Alyssa Rathburn, Chevelle Rathburn and River Rathburn; sister, Juanita (Dave) Willard. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Gary Rathburn.
A memorial service for family and friends will be held at the Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 11:00 am. Rev. Terry Canfield will be officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to the Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.gilliland-howe.com.