Rachel was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Lucille and Leslie Young; and her paternal grandparents, James and Betty Smith.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Derrick Dew; children, Schylar, Gracelynn, and Reese; parents, Jennifer and Tommy Bradford, and Steve and Brenda Smith; sisters, Hailey Britt (Justin), Jessica Smith, and Krista Smith; brother, Ethan Bradford; other relatives; and friends.
The family will receive friends from 10am until the 12pm funeral service Friday, October 21, 2022, at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Alan Hinton of Movella Assembly of God, Rev. Fred Odom of Peniel Baptist Church, and Rev. Marvin Robinson of Bethel Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Pierce Creek Cemetery in Mobile. Online condolences may be given at www.freemancitronelle.com. Freeman Funeral Home - Citronelle, Alabama
Condolences(11)
Brian&Linda Crutcher
Richmond, IN Friday, October 21, 2022 She will forever be missed by everyone who knew her. I grew up being so close to her and when my wife meet her she fell in Love with her wonderful personality. She is at peace and with Jesus and we celebrate that. Rachel had a infectious personality and we will hold on to our memories foreverJenny Wolfe
Memphis, TN Friday, October 21, 2022 Sending lots of love and prayers from your Tennessee Family. My sweet cousin, Rachel, is so loved. I am sad over her loss, but I know she has received her ultimate healing. I believe my mom was waiting on her at Heaven's gates to welcome her home. Continuing to lift you all up in prayer.Summer Elsworth
Mobile, AL Thursday, October 20, 2022 Sending love and prayers to the family. To know Rachel was to love her. Being her friend for the last 23 years was a love that I’ll always cherish. She made my life brighter just by being in it. Thankful for the love, laughs and memories. Heavens lucky to have her and so was I. Love always!!Carley Jones
Semmes, AL Wednesday, October 19, 2022 Audrianna and I send all of our love and prayers to Schylar and Rachel’s entire family. We are praying for strength for the girls and Derrick to lean on each other right now and and in the future as they navigate the loss of an amazing mother, wife, and friend.Glenda Warren
Semmes, AL Wednesday, October 19, 2022 JE Faculty and staff are praying for you all. We are so very sorry for your loss.May the Lord bless and keep you all.
Glenda Warren and JE Turner faculty and staff
Pat Johnson
Mobile, AL Wednesday, October 19, 2022 My heart is broken for you all. Sending many thoughts and prayers to you all. May God grant you the strength today and in days and weeks to come. What a Battle she fought and won. No more pain and no more suffering. Praying extra prayers for her husband and those three precious children.Ryan & Donna Reeves
Mobile, AL Wednesday, October 19, 2022 Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family, especially your husband & kids.Heather Vogel
Albuquerque, NM Wednesday, October 19, 2022 I went to school with her she was had such a great personality and smile she loved her friends and family. I remember our graduation day she was so happy and excited. Summer and her were to peas in a pod. She will truly be missed by so many people 😢Kerri & Mike Smart
Kissimmee, FL Wednesday, October 19, 2022 Our hearts are broken for your loss Hailey. It was my pleasure to have met your beautiful sister Rachel. Our prayers are with your entire family during this absolutely heartbreaking time. May Rachel’s love and memory forever live on in each of your hearts. We love you. Sending continued prayers always. XoByron, Becky & Avery Skidmore
Chunchula, AL Wednesday, October 19, 2022 So sorry Derrick, we all loved Rachel, she is an Angel in our eyes, Prayers for you and the girls, God Bless you allRev Terry & Mrs Sherry Bowling
Savannah, GA Wednesday, October 19, 2022 Our sincere condolences to the familyMay the Lord bring His Comfort..in the coming days
Our love and prayers
Terry & Sherry Bowling