Rachel Darnell Holcomb

Mrs. Rachel Darnell Holcomb, age 89, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Chatham Rehabilitation Center in Elkin.  Mrs. Holcomb was born September 10, 1927 in Wilkes County to the late Jesse Franklin and Cora Elizabeth Burcham Darnell.

Mrs. Holcomb was a beloved mother, grandmother, and wife.  She was a member of Little Elkin Baptist Church where she was very active in the church choir.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Holcomb was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, James Walter Holcomb; seven siblings, Ola Lewis, Sarah Ross, Felix Darnell, Thaddeus Darnell, Jasper Darnell, Esther Darnell, Norma Jane Baker; and granddaughter, Penny Mastin.

Survivors include: one son, Randall Holcomb and wife Denise of Clemmons; three daughters, Wanda Kennedy and husband Walter of Elkin, Jewell Park and husband Benny of Elkin, and Angela Townsend and husband Chris of Boone; five grandchildren, April Bentley and husband John, Amy Billings and husband Carl, Vandi Barrett and husband Adam, Megan Holcomb, and Collin Townsend; 12 great grandchildren, Aaron Bentley, Faith Bentley, Isaac Bentley, Rachel Bentley, Adrian Ramey and husband Carson, Sarah Billings, Reagan Barrett, Madison Barrett, Ella Yount, Alexis Yount, Summer Yount, and Ethan Mastin.

A combined funeral for Mr. and Mrs. Holcomb will be conducted Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Little Elkin Baptist Church with Rev. Gwyn Anderson and Chris Townsend officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery with full military honors provided for Mr. Holcomb by the Surry County VFW Post 9436 and 2019 142 Veterans Dr. Pilot Mountain, NC 27041.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.