On behalf of the Caldwell County Retired School Personnel, I send to Rachel's family our sincerest sympathy at the passing of your mother.  Rachel was an outstanding educator, a lover of life, and a joy to know.  Her influence in the lives of her students and her colleagues will continue for generations to come.  She will be sorely missed.  We pray God's continued grace and comfort on you.  Even though one of Earth's brightest lights has gone out, Heaven shines bright with Rachel there.  ~~Jan Pritchard, CCRSP Secretary

Megan and Scott,

I worked with your mom for many years at Hudson Middle.  We became good friends and talked about many things. I would use the stove and sink in her room to make food for my classes! She was always very gracious about that. And it was many times! A few months after my tumor surgery and after my retirement, in 2019 she called and we went to the mountains to have lunch.  We met for another lunch date this past summer in Valdese, and that's when she told me about her medical condition. We still made plans for another meeting in the Fall. She also offered me her retirement rocking chair in 2019 and I accepted it. I will always think of it as Rachel's chair. I will miss her and am grateful for the times we shared in school and 
out of school.  Take care. Shirley 

Rachel was inspiring for so many qualities. I'm positive many lives were enriched by knowing her. May healing from the loss and sadness be swift but the good memories of Rachel be forever lasting. Thinking of her family and friends during this time.

To Rachel's family,
Thoughts and prayers to all of you during this difficult time. Rachel was a member of our John Graham High School Class of 1967 in Warrenton, NC.  She was such a sweet, thoughtful, giving person and we all loved her!  She will be missed by all who knew her.  May she rest in peace.
Deborah King Spencer

I am sorry to see that Rachel has passed.  I worked with her at Grace hospital a long time ago and joined the ladies for once a month dinners at a different restaurant each month.  She adopted one of my ragdoll cats, Princess and gave her a wonderful life.  She was someone I enjoyed being around and I just happened upon her obituary and was shocked.   

Megan and Scott
Your Mom's passing saddens my heart even though I know it was coming. Your Mom opened my world to many travel opportunities and her love of learning was impressive. We traveled many roads together. And unfortunately I will not be able to be with you in Hudson as I will be in Florida on tour. God Bless you all as you grieve this loss in your life and mine. 
Debbie Cox

Beautiful Rachel in February 2020. She was so thoughtful ,generous and kind.  My, my, how I miss her, but fully grateful I met her in Stanford University.  We shared warm visits in each other's homes.   I rode in her favorite 🚗 🚘. Long talks on the phone sharing ideas for world travel. I encouraged her to use carry on luggage.   We laughed often, shared time.  Thank you ,Rachel for being in my life. Gee. How I miss her.
Kathy Camp, Texas 

What  a wonderful friend and co-worker. As my work counter part we shared many laughs and stories. I loved hearing about all her fantastic trips and adventures. She loved her family and  trips and time with grandchildren.  I will miss her greatly. My thoughts are with her family

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Rachel Long Pierson

17 février 1949 – 21 janvier 2023

Kirksey Funeral Home

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