Rachel Olson Van Alst

A private service will be held at a later date.

A native of Clear Lake, SD, she was a loving wife and mother and a devoted grandmother. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church.

Rachel was preceded in death by her Husband John W. Van Alst. Surviving are daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Van Alst Ford (Doug) of Raleigh; son, John W. Van Alst Jr. of Winchester, MA; sister, Mrs. Mary Olson of Greensboro, and four grandchildren.

Contributions may be made to Preservation Greensboro Inc., 447 West Washington Street, Greensboro, NC 27401.

Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home is honored to assist the Van Alst family.