Rachel Holman Tanley, 93, passed away November 24, 2023. Rachel was born to Mary and Lee Holman on April 15, 1930. She attended Draughon Business college in Nashville, Tennessee and retired from John Blue Company after 45 years.
Rachel was a longtime member and officer, including a past president, of the Huntsville Pilot Club. She was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and attended games with her family until just a few years ago. She was a proud mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt. Rachel enjoyed cooking for her family and was famous for her Sunday pot roast and banana pudding!
She was predeceased by her parents, her sister, Elah StClair and brother-in-law Bill, her brother, Paul Holman and sister-in-law, Vera, and her daughter- in-law, Lydia Lawler Tanley.
She is survived by her son Richard Tanley of New Market, her daughter, Gayle Milton of Huntsville, grandchildren Kris Tanley (Kinzi) of Trussville, Hannah Holland (Trent) of Trussville, Kasie Barber (Andrew) of Huntsville, great grandchildren Harrison Tanley, Kate Holland, Emma Barber, Oliva Tanley, Samuel Holland, and Jack Holland. She is also survived by her sister Jean Allen of Huntsville and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Ann Parton for three years of wonderful care for Rachel wherever she was needed.
A graveside service will be at Cameron Methodist Church cemetery, Gurley, AL at 11:00 on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, with Hazel Green Funeral Home assisting and Dr. Robert White officiating.
There will be a lunch/reception following at the home of Richard Tanley in New Market. Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
