Rachel Eve Hoyle Shelton
December 24, 1957 – April 2, 2025
Louisburg – Rachel Eve Hoyle Shelton, 67, passed away April 2, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born December 24, 1957, in Henderson, NC, to the late Clifton Alexander Hoyle and Mabel Belle Franklin Hoyle.
Rachel was a gracious, humble, kind, and forgiving soul, who never spoke a bad word about anyone. She lived her life with a quiet strength and a heart full of compassion. Devoted to her faith, Rachel loved the Lord with all of her heart, and her unwavering faith was a foundation that guided her through life.
Rachel was also known for her incredible work ethic. She had a deep love for gardening and found great joy in nurturing both plants and people. Her cooking was legendary, and her famous biscuit recipe will be passed down for years to come.
Rachel is survived by her husband, Anthony Lee Shelton, Sr.; son, Anthony Lee Shelton, Jr.; daughters, Ella Watkins, Bobbie Jane Thorne, and Chandra Cook; brother, Clifton “C.H.” Howard Hoyle (Judy); sisters, Carolyn Faye Pernell and Ruth Garver; and grandchildren, Fiona May Downing, Jesse Ryan, and Cody Ryan. She is also survived by her special grandkids, Matthew Sykes and Alyssa Sykes, and many beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her son, Robert Charles Ross; daughter, Jennifer Ross; brother, John Paul Hoyle; and sisters, Ann Faucette and Edith Rose Asycue.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Union Chapel Baptist Church, 2437 Zebulon Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597. Interment will follow at Pine Forest Memorial Gardens, 770 Stadium Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587.
Flowers are welcomed or memorial contributions can be made to Union Chapel Baptist Church, 2437 Zebulon Rd, Zebulon, NC 27597, or to the family’s GoFundMe to help with funeral service costs (https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-rachel-shelton).
Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell. www.stricklandfuneral.com
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You were beautiful inside and out. You always have been a sister to me. You will be missed so much. Prayers and hugs to Ella and all of Rachel’s family.
Rachel and I worked together at Mallinckrodt many years ago. She was always so pleasant to be around.
RIP my friend
Worked with Rachel at Mallinckrodt several years. My thoughts and prayers are with you Ella and family
So very sorry
Worked with Rachel for many years and she was a very nice person.
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