Rachel Joan Whisnant Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rachel Joan Whisnant of Henrietta, North Carolina, who passed away on May 15, 2025, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rachel Joan Whisnant to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Lail and Rosa Mae Rodgers Lail; her husband William Donald Whisnant; and her siblings, William Lail, Lucille Moore, Reba Poteat, Martha Jean Kelly, Jerry Lail and Frankie Lail.
She is survived by: her daughters, Donna Yelton (Bruce) of Rutherfordton and Sandra Ledford (Scott) of Henrietta; her grandchildren, Kendell Cox (Robert), Robyn Harrison (Steven), Kristen Walker and Braydon Yelton; her great grandchildren, Seth Greene, Aniston Cox, Addison Walker, Jaxton Walker, Rylie Walker, Blake Harrison and Andres Sanchez; her close friend Margo Gunnin; and her caregiver Beulah Gaffney. She is also survived by neighbor and true family for fifty years and many nieces and nephews.
