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.
You are my best friend, and know you’re with us! I love you sis to the moon and back forever time’s infinity. You will be missed more than you realize by so many! Xoxox
So sorry for loss of your daughter
You always kept It truthful. Always told it like it was. You was kind hearted. A good friend,mom sister. You will be missed. I love you. I can’t believe your gone
I’m sorry for your loss, 🙏 praying
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your daughter, mother and sister. Rachel was a kind soul, a selfless person. I’ll forever think about her, so many fun memories with Rachel. Life can be so unfair!
Rachel was a beautiful soul! We started CVS together and we always helped each other. She would always laugh at my jokes even if not funny. Everyone we started together with made sure to text and send love every time we could. This is so heartbreaking. You will dearly be missed. Although we only worked together for a couple of months you were bright and loving. I will miss you my dear friend 💛
You have my sincere condolences. You guys are surely in my heart and prayers. This kind of loss changes a person. I pray you find a way to make her memory live on.
i miss you Rae Rae you were like a second mom to me i will always love you Rae Rae i miss joking around with you and doing our makeup together i wish i was able to be there with you before you passed i will never forget how good of a auntie you were i love you