Visitation

July 31, 2017
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Service

July 31, 2017
3 p.m.

Committal

July 31, 2017

Kay Davis Rakestraw, 80, of Morganton went home to be with the Lord Friday, July 28, 2017.  Born in Union County, NC on April 15, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Green Davis and Flossie Robinson Davis.  Kay was a member of Morganton Seventh Day Adventist Church.  She retired from Broughton Hospital after 30 years of service.  Kay had a deep faith in the Lord, a huge heart, and a kind spirit.

A loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Mrs. Rakestraw is survived by her husband, George Rakestraw of the home; daughters, Cathy Rakestraw and Gwendolyn Rakestraw Owens; grandchildren, Ronnise Owens, Karawn Owens, and Tyron Rutherford; great-grandchildren, Armaun and Jaidyn Owens; a sister, Dorothy Howard; and a number of nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

In addition to her parents, Kay was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 2 brothers.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 pm, Monday, July 31, 2017 at Morganton Seventh-Day Adventist Church.  The funeral will be held at 3pm at the church with Pastor Rick Mercer officiating.  Entombment will follow in Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN  38148-0142.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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