Here is the obit you requested for the following person: HODGES RACHEL M born: 04/25/1892 F MISSOURI died: KERN 06/21/1964 Techachapi or Mojave, age: 72 yrs requested by: [email protected] The Mojave Desert News, June 25, 1964 Death Takes Rachel Hodges Mrs. George Hodges, of Mojave, who had spent 35 active years in this community was laid to rest on June 23, in the Mojave Cemetery. Impressive funeral services by Mojave Amaranth Court #97 and Rev. Bruce Inglis were held at Mojave community Congregational Church at 10 a.m. She was born in St. Joseph, Mo. on April 25, 1892 and passed away at the Tehachapi Valley Hospital on June 21st. Last June, Mrs. Hodges retired as Kern County Librarian of Mojave branch Library after serving in that capacity for fifteen years. Her community activity included a very active part in the organization of Mojave Court #97 of the Order of Amaranth and she was the first Royal patron of the local chapter. At the time of her death she was Amaranth Secretary. Rachel was also serving as President of World War I Aux. and was an active member of the American Legion Aux., Eastern Star of Tehachapi and the White Shrine. She is survived by her husband, George, a former Kern County Constable, two daughters, Maude White of San Diego and June Beall of Green River, Wyo., also seven grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Stickel Mortuary. Sharon Kern Co Volunteer