Mrs. Rachal was born January 17, 1933 in Jonesboro, LA, daughter of the late Clarence Hood and Bertrice Black Hood. She was employed as a secretary with Delta Airlines and later Georgia Pacific before retiring.
Survivors include her husband of 72 years, Alex Cecil Rachal; children, Suzy Jones (Paul), Christian “Chris” Rachal, and Kay Myatt (Dave); grandchildren, Cody Jones, Casey Jones, Jeff Myatt, Alex Myatt, and Brian Rachal; great grandchildren, Maddox Myatt, Malaya Myatt, and Layla Dowdy; sister, Patti Spear; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
The family will host a private memorial service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to Wellstar West Georgia Hospice in memory of Mrs. Frances Elizabeth Rachal.
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Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636