Rachel Holmes Burton, 91, of Columbia, KY passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Adair County on October 20, 1933 to the late Lindsey and Thelma Neat Holmes.
 

Mrs. Burton was married to Joseph Odell Burton on August 28, 1952 and he preceded her in death in 2012.

Mrs. Burton was a member of the New Hope Separate Baptist Church and was a Dairy Farmer. She enjoyed working on the farm, gardening, and spending time with her family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

3 children: Connie Rich (David “Floyd”), Larry Burton, and Phillip Burton all of Columbia, KY

4 grandchildren: Aaron Burton (Susie), Cody Burton, Penny Brown, and Abby Burton

8 great-grandchildren: Phillip Burton, Wesley Burton, David Brown, Becca Staten (Parker), Natalie Burton, Jacob Burton, Joseph Burton, and Seth Burton

5 great-great-grandchildren: Will Staten, Duke Staten, Hadley Burton, Colter Burton, and Avery Burton

Granddaughter-in-law: Shawnda Burton of Columbia

3 brothers: Junior Holmes (Ann), Roger Holmes (Gail), and Rollin Holmes (Ruby) all of Columbia, KY

Brother-in-law: Onda Wayne Burton

Several nieces & nephews

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a son, Kevin Randall Burton, two grandchildren: Nathan and April Lynn Burton, and four siblings: Faye Bottoms, Ruby Rice, Ruth Wright, and Herbert Ray Holmes.

Funeral service: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Dennie Foriest officiating

Burial: New Hope Cemetery

Visitation: Tuesday from 4:00-8:00pmCT and Wednesday until the time of the service

Pallbearers: Penny Brown, Abby Burton, Cody Burton, Wesley Burton, Aaron Burton, Parker Staten, and David Brown