This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SELLARS, EUBANKS, IVES, STRANGE, TYSON, PARSLEY, FUESTON, ROGERS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4261 Message Board Post: Rachel Ives of St. Louis, Missouri, formerly of Washington County was born December 11, 1939 in Dyess, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Charlie Buck and Annie Mae (Sellars) Eubanks. She departed this life Saturday, February 18, 2006 at the age of sixty-six years, two months and four days. Rachel was united in marriage to Jerry L. Ives on September 26, 1958 in Irondale, Missouri. Rachel is survived by her husband Jerry Ives of St. Louis, Missouri; two daughters, Michele Ann Strange and husband Danny of Ironton, Missouri and Jari Lynn Tyson and husband David of St. Louis; one son, Clinton Craig Ives and wife Melissa of Douglasville, Georgia; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn Parsley and husband Dee of Little Rock, Arkansas; three brothers, Roberet Eubanks and wife Sarah of Diamond City, Arkansas; Farrell Eubanks and wife Hazel of Denver, Colorado and Djoe Eubanks of Yucca Valley, California and by many nieces, nephews and other relatives and many dear and special friends. In addition to her parents, Rachel was also preceded in death by two sisters, Charlene Fueston and Mattie Nell Rogers. Rachel had accepted Christ as her Savior and was a devoted member of the Southwest Baptist Church, St. Louis, Missouri. She enjoyed being active with the Bible study group at the church. Rachel retired from the St. Louis Police Department in July 2004 where she had great pride and love for the department and her service to the public. Rachel enjoyed quilting and crocheting. She loved to spend time reading all types of books. Her family had dubbed her as a "Fabulous Cook and Baker." Rachel took great pride in her family and home, and loved being a homemaker. Rachel passed away from this life quietly in her favorite chair in her home that she loved so very dearly. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, March 9, 2006