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 Directors 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.
The service will be live- streamed from the Deal Funeral Directors facebook page.
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.
Thursday, August 17, 2023
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Deal Funeral Directors
Friday, August 18, 2023
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Statesboro First United Methodist Church
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