She is preceded in death by her parents Talmadge and Polly Edwards, son, Ricky Lee Evans, brothers, Ray Edwards, Raymond Edwards, James Edwards, Billy Edwards, Bobby Edwards, and sister, Ruby Neal.
Rachel is survived by her son, Tim Burroughs of Cary, NC, brothers, Carl Glen Edwards (Virginia) of New Bern, NC, Douglas Edwards of New Bern, NC, nieces, Beverly Clark, Pam Edwards, Tammy McAfee, whom were very close, and numerous other beloved nieces and nephews.
Rachel was a member of Spring Garden Baptist Church. She enjoyed arranging flowers, sewing, and crafting. She worked for many years as the hostess for the Berne Restaurant. She enjoyed travel and going on trips with the senior group from church, spending time with her family and friends, and could always be counted on to make other people laugh.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 11, 2021 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Cotten Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Cotten Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Spring Garden Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Rachel's memory to the Spring Garden Baptist Church Building Fund, 650 Spring Garden Rd, New Bern, NC 28562.
The family would also like to thank the staff of Bayview Nursing for the exceptional care given to Rachel.
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