Rachel Harrison Stokes
December 1, 1932 - July 15, 2016
Rachel was the daughter of W. Esra and Eunice King Harrison. She was born in Harrison, Georgia and after graduating high school there; she attended Middle Georgia College and then graduated from the University of Georgia. She taught school and kept books before her children were born, then devoted full time to mothering and home. She was an active member of Vineville Baptist Church for 25 years and Riverside Methodist Church for 33 years where she was a member of the Love Faith Circle. She was an active member of the Macon Service League for more than 25 years. She celebrated her children and each of her grandchildren's accomplishments, never missing an opportunity to send a card or small gifts. She loved to play bridge and was always ready to travel. Rachel is survived by her husband of 60 years, T. Don Stokes; daughter, Gail Stokes (Robert) Pendergrast of Augusta; son, Ron Stokes of Juliette; grandson, Thomas Stokes of Harrison; and grandchildren, Michael, Rachel, Julia, and Joseph Pendergrast of Augusta. A memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 18, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Church. The family will visit with friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Riverside Methodist Church, 735 Pierce Ave., Macon GA 31204, The Methodist Children's Home, P.O. Box 2525, Macon GA 31203 or Wesley Glen Ministries, 4580 North Mumford Road, Macon GA 31210. Fisher Funeral Home of Cochran has charge of arrangements. www.fishersfuneralhome.net
Rachel was the daughter of W. Esra and Eunice King Harrison. She was born in Harrison, Georgia and after graduating high school there; she attended Middle Georgia College and then graduated from the University of Georgia. She taught school and... View Obituary & Service Information