Rachel Ann McFarland

Rachel Ann McFarland, 36, of Fort Hood, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at MD Anderson in Houston,Texas after a long-fought courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband, Myron McFarland, her caring and adoring mother, Mary C. Loscomb; Father and Mother-in-law, Victor and Ruth Patkowski; Siblings: Donna Loscomb, Susan Boyd, Robert Loscomb, Allen Loscomb, Mark Loscomb, and Siblings-In-Law: Eric Patkowski, La Vada and Shauna Mitchell, Pamela McFarland, Eric and Krystyna Young, her nieces and nephews, her beloved dog, Macy and cherished horse, Ahmbience, as well as extended family and friends near and far. Loved ones that had passed away before Rachel include her Father, John Loscomb and Grandparents: Clayton “Sarge” and Anna Cugler and Plink and Sue Loscomb.

Rachel was born on January 27, 1984 in Carroll Country, Maryland. She grew up and went to school in Laurel, Delaware. She excelled in school where she enjoyed learning new things. Her childhood hobbies included reading, fishing, working alongside her Grandpa Cugler in his woodshop and cooking with her Grandma Cugler.

Rachel had a full career as a licensed professional counselor. She received her Masters degree in Family Counseling at the University of Texas A&M. She began her career working for the Cameron Boys Ranch and CPS in Bell County. Afterwards, she worked as a Resident Director at a full-time teen girls ranch specializing in equine therapy. She then continued her work at Depelchin Foster Care Agency and then on to Georgetown Behavioral Hospital. Her career continued at Alfred Hughes Unit in Gatesville Correctional Facility as a Case Manager.

Rachel showed her heart for others and her love for horses as she volunteered her time at Tyson’s Corners Equine Therapy Program in Lampasas, TX.

Some of Rachel’s favorite past times included, spending time with her horse, going to rodeos, taking pictures, playing guitar, and going on drives with her husband through the countryside to see the cattle and blue bonnets when in season.

Rachel enjoyed going to church at Vista Community Church in Temple, TX. She was blessed to have the love and support of her small group and church family.

While she will be dearly missed, her love will live on in those whose lives she touched.

There will be a public visitation on November 30th at Crawford Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen, Texas from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, followed by a Private Family-Only Visitation from 7:00PM – 8:00PM. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 1st, at 11:30 am at Vista Community Church in Temple, Texas.

In Lieu of flowers, please donate to one of the organizations listed below:

https://www.pathintl.org

https://www.meadowhavenrescue.com

"We would like to extend our heart-felt thanks and gratitude to everyone for their prayers, support, and love shown throughout this time. We are truly blessed!"

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