December 30, 1999 ~ August 7, 2023 (age 23)
Rachel Faye Dartez was born on December 30, 1999, in Gainesville, GA to her parents and a family that adored her. It is with great sadness that her family announces her passing on August 7, 2023, at the age of 23. Rachel graduated from Statesboro High School in Statesboro, GA in 2018. She was currently enrolled in cosmetology school at Lanier Technical College in Gainesville, GA.
Rachel was a generous, witty, loving, energetic, outgoing, supportive, and beloved person. She had an infectious laugh, a love for cosmetology, butterflies, and all things “boho”, was loyal friend, and cared deeply for others. She was a devoted daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, niece, and cousin. Rachel also enjoyed going thrift shopping, spending time with friends and had a strong affection for Chick Fil A nuggets her entire life!
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Rev. Carter Berkeley of Statesboro, GA. Rachel is survived and lovingly remembered by her parents, Tom, and Beth Dartez of Statesboro, GA, her maternal grandmother Faye Berkeley of Statesboro, GA, her paternal grandparents Lloyd & Dolores Dartez of Spring, TX; her brothers Danny Richardson of Winder, GA, Duane (Kara) Richardson of Ellijay, GA, David (Christie) Richardson of Waverly, GA; her aunts and uncles; Shirley (Ricky) Quick of Waynesboro, GA, Sandy (John) Morris of Statesboro, GA, Sharon Houghton of Spring, TX, Janet (Chris) Lessmann of Pearland, TX, and Amy (Jerry) Kurtin of Academy, TX. She also leaves behind one niece, several nephews, and numerous cousins.
Visitation will be on Thursday, August 17, 2023, from 5:00-7:00 pm at Deal Funeral Home in Statesboro, GA.
The funeral service will be on Friday, August 18, 2023 at 11:00 am at Statesboro First United Methodist Church. Burial will immediately follow at Bulloch Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Rachel’s family would like to thank everyone for their love, prayers, and support during this most difficult time.
Deal Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.
