Rachel Lee Willoughby

Heartland Cremation - Rachel Lee Willoughby

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Rachel (Rae) Willoughby, 82, Lake Tapawingo, MO, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, Sunday, August 21, 2011.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the Lake Tapawingo Clubhouse, 244 Dockside Dr., Lake Tapawingo, MO 64015. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Wayside Waifs or to a charity of your choice in honor of Rachel.

Rachel was born in Boonville, MO on February 15, 1929. Her parents were Ray and Lena Vanderhoof. She grew up in Kansas City, MO with 7 siblings.  She graduated from Central High School in 1947. On May 19, 1951 she married Thomas Lloyd Willoughby Jr., and together they had two children. She worked and retired from Southwestern Bell. She loved quilting, painting, sewing, reading, life at Lake Tapawingo, and watching her granddaughter grow up.

She was preceded in death by her husband Tom, her parents and 4 siblings; Winona Ludgate, Theresa Vanderhoof, Bonita Lillis, and Niria (Mikie) Vanderhoof. Survivors include her daughter Deborah Willoughby of Lake Tapawingo, , her son Mark Willoughby of Wichita, KS, and her granddaughter Stephanie Snelling of Independence, MO. She has three surviving siblings; Cecilia Boone, Helen Gaschen and Ray (RH) Vanderhoof.

A special thanks to Vitas Hospice for the loving care they provided Rachel.

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  1. Joyce Riggs on August 24, 2011 at 7:23 am

    Stephanie, you are wonderful person. Loosing someone so close is never an easy thing to deal with. God is there watching over you, even if it feels like he is’nt. If you can’t see his foot prints just remember it is because he is caring you 🙂 I am always available for anything any time day or night. I have you in my prayers.

    Joyce Riggs



  2. Jim Steele on August 24, 2011 at 7:51 am

    Mark, Debbie, let Shelley and I know what we can do. Your mother was such a beautiful person who now lives through you. Talk with you soon.



  3. Uncle RH & Aunt Sharon on August 24, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    Debbie, Stephanie & Mark,

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your mom will be greatly missed. Always remember the fond memories you have shared over the years; as they will bring you much comfort during these difficult days ahead. We are here for you and we send you all much love.



  4. Rick and Sarah Cottrell on August 28, 2011 at 8:46 pm

    Debbie, Ijust found you mom’s obit and it brought back a flood of memories of our early years in Independence, riding bicycles and climbing apple trees. I’m so sorry to learn of your loss and hope that you can gain some comfort in knowing that she’s with your dad and they are both in a better place. We will keep you in our prayers.
    Rick and Sarah Cottrell (Cleveland, MO)



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