YORKTOWN — Rachel Spivey Gassner, 94, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. She was born in Jackson, North Carolina, and spent most of her life in Portsmouth. She had resided in Yorktown for the past 16 years.
Rachel loved and cherished her family. They were her life.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald F. Gassner Jr.; parents, Frank and Mary Alice Spivey; and 13 siblings. Rachel was the last of 14 children.
She is survived by her children, John Gassner (Susan) and Donna Schwarz (Michael); grandchildren, Chris Gassner (Christina), Austin Gassner (Beth), Jennifer Findlay (Mike) and Jessica Garner (B.G.); great-grandchildren, Tristen Campbell, Jake Gassner, Ellie Gassner, Josh Findlay, Rachael Findlay, Hudson Gassner and Camden Gassner.
The family would like to thank the amazing staff at The Hidenwood. They became our family, our eyes and heart during this time of COVID-19.
A graveside service, officiated by Pastor Frank Jennings, will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth. Facial masks and social distancing are required.
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