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Rachel Colleen Kiser

August 25, 1935 — July 8, 2019

Rachel Colleen Kiser was born August 25, 1935 in Selmer, TN the daughter of the late Lloyd Orlando Ellis and Martha Murray Elkins. She departed this life on July 8, 2019 in Bethel Springs, Tennessee at the age of 83 Years, 10 Months, 13 Days.

Rachel was united in marriage to William Henry (Dub) Kiser on January 6, 1954. Mr. Kiser preceded her in death on April 30, 2008. She worked for Brown Shoe Company for 25 years and retired from Walmart of Selmer after 17 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bethel Springs, TN. She loved to dance, talking with old and new friends, holding her grandchildren, laughter and loving her family. Rachel never met a stranger and her smile was contagious. She was loved by all who knew her.

Mrs. Kiser is survived by her children: Sherry Kiser of Bethel Springs, TN, William Charles (Buddy) Kiser and wife Lassie of Jackson, TN, Mary Sue Crowe and husband Terry of Bethel Springs, TN, Jimmie Burchette of Bethel Springs, TN, Richard Anthony (Tony) Kiser of Selmer, TN; a sister, Cynthia Dodson and husband Joe of Seagoville, TX; grandchildren: David Maxedon (Tonya), Hayley Maxedon (Thomas), Sara Dawn Maxedon, Chris Gilbert (Delia), Blake Gilbert (Stephanie), Mikki Cox (Chris), Suzanne Ingle (Brandon), Samantha Jones, Jon Crowe (Wendy), Nick Crowe (Brittany), Matt Kiser (Caroline), Mason Kiser; 25 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ann Ellis of Selmer; son-in-law, John Rickman; aunt, Jewell Coker of Selmer, TN; life long friend, Alene Pettigrew of Gilchrist, TN.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Kiser was preceded in death by a daughter, Shelia Rickman; two brothers, John and Charles Ellis.

Services will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Selmer, Tennessee, Ben Martin and David Singleton officiating. Burial will follow in the Lake Hill Memorial Gardens at Bethel Springs, Tennessee.

Pallbearers: David Maxedon, Chris Gilbert, Blake Gilbert, Jon Crowe, Nick Crowe, Matt Kiser, Mason Kiser, Brandon Ingle, Thomas Perkins
Honorary Pallbearers: Jackson Anderson, Dillon Bright, Trevor Ferrell, Braden Jones, Casey Crowe, Karter Crowe, Kason Cox
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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

6:00 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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Chapel Services

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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Cemetery

Lake Hill Memorial Gardens

3320 Main St, Bethel Springs, TN 38315

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