Ms. Rachel Elizabeth Burleson Benfield, 41 of Morganton, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Amorem of Valdese following a period of declining health.

Rachel was born on July 5, 1981 in King George County, Virginina, to Jerry Dean Burleson and Kelly Polk Burleson .

She is preceded in passing by her maternal grandmother, Billie Joanne Polk; paternal grandmother, Zona Gail Miller; uncle, Stephen Polk; and brother-in-law, Larry Lee Young.

Those left to cherish her memory include her mother, Kelly Burleson; children, Aidan Burleson and Bailei Burleson; sister, Mary Burleson; niece, Madalyn Young; nephew, Christopher “CJ” Polk; and “Bestie,” Brooke Ross.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Amorem at 1721 Enon Rd., Valdese, NC 28690.