Rachel E. Gertler, a longtime resident of Atlanta died on Friday, the 8th of June, 2018. One of 12 children, she enjoyed her career at Southern Bell and traveling with her late husband of 29 years, Phillip Erwin Gertler, MD. She was a member of the Sherwood Forest Garden Club and the AT&T Pioneers, a Volunteer Network. Surviving are her brother, Bill Evans; nieces, Alicia O. Reteneller, Cynthia B. Shipman, numerous other nieces and nephews; and dedicated caregiver, Carla Traylor, her son, Jarrett Traylor and other loving caregivers. Graveside services will be conducted on Wednesday, the 13th of June at two o’clock in the afternoon at Westview Cemetery. For those who prefer, contributions may be made the Atlanta Humane Society, 981 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30318.