Thursday, January 9, 2020 7:45 am

Rachel Waters Swink, age 45, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019.

Rachel was born May 13, 1974 in Rutherford County to Vonnie Waters who resides in Rutherfordton and the late John Waters. She worked as a cook in the fast food industry, as a CNA and for R & D Weaving. Rachel was a member of Poors Ford Baptist Church and enjoyed reading, watching movies and listening to music. She especially loved spending time with her family.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kevin Lee Swink; two infant sons, Austin Ray Swink and William Lee Swink and a special friend, David Reynolds.

Besides her mother, she is survived by a son, John Swink of Ellenboro; two sisters, Shirley Keeter and Tammy Waters (Anthony Fitzgerald) all of Ellenboro; uncle, Frank Harris of Rutherfordton; three nephews, a niece and several cousins. She is also survived by two great nephews.

A memorial service will be conducted on a later date. Memorial donations are requested to Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1251 US Highway 221A, Forest City, NC 28043 to help defray funeral costs.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.