Wednesday, May 21, 2025 9:30 am

Rachel Joan Whisnant, age 80, of Henrietta, entered her Heavenly home Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Rachel was born November 5, 1944 in Rutherford County to the late Frank Lail and Rosa Mae Rodgers Lail.

She worked at Cone and Caroleen Mills for many years. She was a caring, selfless and dedicated homemaker who always put everyone's needs before her own.

Rachel was a lifelong member of Goodes Grove Baptist Church until her medical issues kept her homebound.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, William Donald Whisnant; siblings, William Lail, Lucille Moore, Reba Poteat, Martha Jean Kelly, Jerry Lail and Frankie Lail.

Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Donna Yelton (Bruce) of Rutherfordton and Sandra Ledford (Scott) of Henrietta; grandchildren, Kendell Cox (Robert), Robyn Harrison (Steven), Kristen Walker, Braydon Yelton; great grandchildren, Seth Greene, Aniston Cox, Addison Walker, Jaxton Walker, Rylie Walker, Blake Harrison, Andres Sanchez; and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

In honor of her wishes, no formal services will be conducted.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.