She was born in Union County on October 3, 1939, daughter of the late S.L. and Jane Polk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Pylant; her son, Jeff Byrum; her sister, Peggy Chaney and by her brothers, Harry Polk and Bennett Polk.
Rachel is survived by her son, Frankie Byrum (Melinda) of Pulaski, VA; her daughter, Robin Hogan (Randy); her ten grandchildren, twenty two great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
The family has requested an open hours visitation for friends to sign register book will be held from 3:00pm until 6:00pm Monday, February 7, 2022 at McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe. A graveside service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Rachel Pylant will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday, February 8, 2022 in Lakeland Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be given to Love Baptist Church, 707 Deese Road, Monroe, NC 28110. McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Pylant.