Rachel Lea, 82, a native of Columbia, KY passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024. She was a daughter of the late Robert and Pearl Baker of Columbia.
Rachel was a wonderful mother and grandmother who was always there when she was needed most, offering support, care, wisdom, and love in abundance to her family and to many families in need in the community. A friend to many, she was a cherished in-home child caregiver. Rachel touched many lives, fostered many babies, and cared for many children in her lifetime.
Rachel was a woman of faith who taught her children to love God and a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Pinellas Park, FL. and a devoted Sunday School Teacher; she loved children and was devoted to her children and grandchildren. She will forevermore be missed.
SURVIVORS:
Children: Debra Lea and Robert Lea
5 grandchildren: Robert Jr., Chelsea, Jonathan, Rachel, and Amber Rose
Rachel was married to her husband, Harold Lea, 47 years. He preceded her in death in 2006.
The services to honor and celebrate Rachel's life will be held on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at the graveside at Haven Hill Cemetery in Columbia, KY so the family can share in the memories and comfort one another.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
