Rachel Diane Freeland

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Biography: Rachel Diane Freeland, age 53, of Little Rock, died August 12, 2008. She was born August 14, 1954, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She was raised in Star City, Arkansas, graduated from Star City High School in 1972 and then earned a nursing degree from the University of Arkansas at Monticello in 1977. She worked for a total of 31 years as a registered nurse in Lake Charles, LA and in Pine Bluff, AR, but she was most proud of her 18 years at McClellan VA Hospital in Little Rock. She was known for her kindness and competence, receiving numerous compliments from patients and legislators. She is survived by her mother, Peggy Hundley Fregia, her brother, Dr. Randal Hundley (Jan), her sister, Sarah Hundley Norton (Dennis), as well as by her nieces Sarah Hundley, Mary Margaret Hundley, Catherine Norton, and Afton Cooper. She was predeceased by her father Dr. James W. Freeland as well as by her step-father Bill Hundley. Rachel offers a special thanks to Dr. Gerry Silvoso and his nurse, Jacque Shamlin for their friendship and care over many years. A memorial service will be held Saturday August 16, 2008, 10 am, at Pulaski Heights Methodist Church in Little Rock, Rev. Vic Nixon officiating. Graveside services will be held at Leek Cemetery in Star City, at 2 pm; following this, the family will receive friends in the parlor at First United Methodist Church of Star City. Memorials may be sent to Gaines House, 1702 S Gaines, Little Rock, AR 72206. Gaines House helps women adjust to life after mental health hospitalization. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Condolences(56)

Gwen Ginnett

#56

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so sorry of your lost , Rachel was my dear friend and I miss her so must. My prayers are still
with y'all and I love y'all , God Bless You and God Be With You ! In Christian Love Gwen Ginnett

Kitten Snyder

#55

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I have known Rachel for almost 6 years as co-workers at the VA hospital. We shared a love of animals. She was truly one of the kindest people I have ever met. Mrs. Fregia, you can be very proud of Rachel. She was loved by everyone who knew her here and was known for her kindness and gentleness. I think about Rachel frequently and will always remember her. Rachel, you made our difficult job easier just by your presence.

Carla House Johnson

#54

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Everytime I talked to Rachel, she touched my heart. I always walked away from the conversation feeling better. Her sweet spirit always put me at ease. We at the VA are all richer for having known her and thankful for being able to work beside such a caring, compassionate nurse. She always spoke of her family with very much love. Thank you for sharing her with us.

Janice Ammann

#53

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Rachel's death. I thought back through all the years at the VA and Rachel is one of those people you do not forget. Always so caring and kind. She touched us all with her sweet spirit and the world is a better place because of her.

Phillip A. Toombs

#52

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Rachel, my friend and I will miss you. Our hearts are broken with sadness and grief. We have lost a good spirit of a person that one sees seldom in a lifetime. You will not be forgotten. Your kindness, and compassion will live on. God Bless You and your family.

Dorothy Ford Jones

#51

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Randal (and family),

I just learned about your sister's death. Please accept my condolences and know that you are in my prayers.

Kerena Cannon

#50

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I worked with Rachel at the VA, she was a great nurse and very kind and Caring person.
Even on days when the stress level was high and the staff level low, She never lost her compassion for the veterans. All I can say is that it must be true that only the truly good die young. God bless you Rachel and your family.
We will never forget you.

Robin Johnson Puckett

#49

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Sarah,
I am so sorry to hear of the pasting of your sister. My heart goes out to you and your family. It is said that time heals all wounds. My prayers are with you.
Robin

Mitch Farmin

#48

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I knew Rachael at the VA for 18 years. She was a very sweet person and caring nurse. I am very sorry for your loss. She wil be missed.

ANESIA T. REYES

#47

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

SORRY TO HEAR YOUR LOSS .I HAVE WORKED WITH RACHEL FOR MANY YEARS AT THE VA ,SHE WAS ALWAYS KIND /SWEET AND COMPASSIONATE TO ALL CO-WORKER VETERANS ,SHE USE TO TALKED ABOUT HER MOM WHEN SHE WAS SICK.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL AT THIS TIME OF GRIEF.

Suzanne Wilcox

#46

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Rachel was a wonderful caring and compassionate person,who put others before herself. I had the pleasure of working with her at the VA, and she will truely be missed.
My condolences to her family and friends.

ANESIA T. REYES

#45

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

SORRY TO HEAR YOUR LOSS .I HAVE WORKED WITH RACHEL FOR MANY YEARS AT THE VA ,SHE IS KIND
AND SWEET TO ALL PERSONS CO -WORKER AND VETERANS AS WELL.MAY GOD BLESS AND COMFORT ALL OF YOU IN THIS TIME OF GRIEF.

Donna Sullivan

#44

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Rachel was the kindest person I have ever met. I worked with her at the VA Medical Center in LR, and she always had a kind word for both the staff and the patients. She will be greatly missed.

CARL WILLIS

#43

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was profoundly shocked and saddened when I heard the news of Rachel's passing. Rachel was the rare type of person that would brighten up the room when she entered. She was, truly, one of the sweetest, most loving people I have ever met. She was a joy to work with and everytime I had the opportunity to work with her my day was always brighter. She will be greatly missed by, not only me, but by all the VA staff and the veterans who's lives she touched in such a loving and caring way. May God bless and comfort her family and friends during this time of sadness.

Maria Shirey

#42

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was so deeply saddened at the loss of such a gentle, caring person. I remember meeting Rachel when I was just a new nurse and she was so giving of herself that I have never forgotten. She will be sorely missed.

Freda Hinerman

#41

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Rachel was a kind and compassionate nurse and I enjoyed her friendship during my years at the Va. I'm sure the veterans will miss her care.

DANA L FREEMAN

#40

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Shocked at the news spelled my name incorrectly previusly. Rachel will be truly missed!!!

DANA L FREEAN

#39

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Rachel was a very caring and loving person, she will be truly missed at the VA. She loved everyone, always talked about her Family, My prayers are with you and have been with Rachel for years.

Jacque Shamlin

#38

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Ms Fregia, Dr Hundley and Family,

I knew Rachel and became very close to her in the past 10 yrs., as her nurse and friend. She touched my heart in so many ways, her kindness, compassion and love for others. Rachel will be missed greatly. I can not express enough the heavy heart I feel over her passing, but I know that she is at peace now, and is no longer suffering. I miss her dearly and you all are in my prayers. May God reach down and strengthen you during this great loss.She will always have a special place in my heart. My prayers are with you.
Jacque Shamlin

Angelia (Lay) Lewis and Family

#37

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Mrs. Peggy and family,

I am so sad to hear about Rachel's passing. She was always so sweet to me and to my children. Your family has been a huge part of my family for many, many years.We will always value and cherish the memories we have. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Much love to you all.

Angelia (Lay) Lewis and Family

wayne & geneva lay

#36

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Ms Peggy,Sarah,Randal
we are so sorry that you have lost such a wonderful and special daughter and sister.
Rachel has always had a special place in our hearts.our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
GOD bless each and everyone

Janice West

#35

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so sorry to hear about Rachel. I have many fond childhood memories. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

Rebecca(Jones) and Alan Kauffman

#34

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I have happy memories of playing with Rachel at Uncle Simp's Hundley family reunions when we were just little girls. I was always glad to see her in recent years when we ran into each other in our neighborhood. She had such a wonderful sense of graciousness and warmth about her, a sweetness. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Rebecca (Jones) and Alan Kauffman, Sam, Jacob, and Mary Ruth

Peggy

#33

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my condolences as you cope with the grief. Revelation 21:4 let's us know that God is going to wipe out every tear from our eyes and death will be no more. The former things will have passed away. I hope you can find comfort in these promises.

Bobbie Sue McBryde

#32

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

so sorry, you are in my prayers. she was always sweet and very kind to me and will always be remembered. god bless you

Brian Minyard & Lynn Smith

#31

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Randal,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. We are sorry we will not be able to be at the service.

JoAnn Thomas

#30

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I've know Rachel for many years. We worked at the VA Hospital together. She's was the sweetest person I've ever known. I will miss her.

Kimberly (Phillips) Collins

#29

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Rachel was such a wonderful friend to me as I began my career at the VA hospital in Little Rock. I will miss her smile and kindness so much. I know she is now smiling down upon us all. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family during this sad time and may they find comfort now that she suffers no more.

Pat and Bill Coker

#28

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We are so sorry for the loss of Rachel. From the glowing comments written by those who knew Rachel ---she must have been a very special person who will be truely missed.

Angela McFadden

#27

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was blessed with the opportunity to meet/work
with Rachel many years ago at the start of my
career here at the VA. She helped me through
orientation. I will always remember her
kindness and how well she cared for the
veterans. I extend my condolences to the
family. May God comfort each of you during
this difficult time.

Brian Cook

#26

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Paggy, Randal & Sarah,

My heart goes out to each of you for the loss of an absolutly amazing woman, Rachael. I remember escorting here to your birthday bash Randal at Junitas. My love to each of you as you struggle through your loss. Her memory will remain with me always.

Love to all

Sandra Powell

#25

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Ms. Peggy & family
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Rachel. We were friends and classmates in school. Rachel was always a very caring person always putting others first. We had some really good times in school I will always remember the wonderful things she did to touch my life she is at peace now with God. My prayers are with you.
Sandra Morgan Powell
Class of 1972

Emily Davis

#24

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I worked with Rachel at the LRVA for a very short time, but the impact that she made has been long lasting. Rachel's sweet spirit was an inspiration to all who had the pleasure to meet and work with her. Her quietness was her strength! Please accept my sympathy. Emily Davis

Elizabeth Minton

#23

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Randal, I have no siblings of my own, but I've always imaginined that relationship must be a wonderfully special and profound one. I hurt for your loss and hold you in my thoughts.

Terry Gravenmier

#22

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so sorry to hear of this. Rachel was a dedicated, sweet person who loved being a nurse. The V.A. hospital staff and formost the veteran's will sorely miss her. My thoughts and prayers will go with her family.

Kim Jobe

#21

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

She was a lovely lady and such a special blessing to all who came in contact with her kindness. My prayers are with you and your family.

Lisa Ashcraft Boccarossa

#20

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

To the family of Rachel,
I am so sorry for the loss of Rachel. I knew her from JRMC. I can just see her coming down the hall with her white dress, white hose and shoes !
The classic nurse !
She was always soft-spoken, kind, and compassionate.
I am sure her loss will be felt by many.

Sincerely,
Lisa Ashcraft Boccarossa

Sandra Davis

#19

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Rachel was angel to know and will
be missed by all who knew her!!
I knew her at JRMC and truly
special person and great nurse!!
May God bless her and know she is in heaven!!

Brenda and Kurt Armbrust

#18

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I had the pleasure of working with Rachel at JRMC and the V.A. I have never known such a loving, caring person. She was an inspiration to us all. May God Bless you all and give you comfort and peace during this most difficult time.

Nancy Turner

#17

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Rachel's Family,
Not only I but everyone at the VA who knew Rachel is grieving over her passing. Rachel was such a kind soul who cared for everyone. We would all better ourselves if we strived everyday to portray even a small part of the character and compassion she exhibited towards everyone she encountered for she treated everyone as though they were her dearest friend. I will always remember her wonderful spirit and rejoice every time I think of her knowing she is now in heaven and all is well. Rachel, I love you dear friend.

Waynette Lindsey Woodall

#16

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Ms. Peggy, Randal, and Sarah,
I was so sorry to learn of your loss. I loved Rachel - she was a very special person. Please know that you are all in my heart and prayers.

Linda Rochelle

#15

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I just heard the sad news through Diane , a class mate of mine and Randals. I am so sadden to learn this. You all will be in my prayers .Rachel was such a sweet person and know she will be missed by so many people. My heart goes out to the family. May God give you comfort . Linda Rochelle

Sandy Otto

#14

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Randal, I am so sorry to hear of your sister's passing. I think about my own little sister and my heart breaks for you. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Love, Sandy

Pam Krievans

#13

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so sorry to hear about Rachel. She was such a gentle, caring, and compassionate nurse. She always had a smile and kind words for her patients and her co-workers. She will be missed by all that knew her.

Ann and Steve Teeters

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Sarah, Dennis, and Catherine,
Steve and I are so sorry to hear about Rachel. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your extended family. Take care...and we hope to see you soon.

Debbie Riley

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I just learned about Rachel---I am so sorry and will remember the entire family in my prayers. Rachel was a special person and her gentleness will be greatly missed. God bless you all and give you the comfort that only He can give.
Debbie

Denise Williams

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Please know how very sorry I am for your loss. Although I had not seen Rachel for several years, we were good friends in school and in the old years at JRMC. She was the kindest, most compassionate person I have ever known. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Robin Walker

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Miss Peggy, Randal, and Sarah: I was so sorry to hear about Rachel. She is in a much better place and is finally at peace. Please know you are all in my prayers.

Harriette Budd

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I worked with Rachel for many years and I have never known a warmer, more caring, and compasionate person. Her dedication to her patients was outstanding. We certainly will miss her.
I pay God's comfort during your hour of need.
Sincerely,

Diane Morgan

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was fortunate to have worked with Rachel at the VA. She will be missed.
Someone so special can never be forgotten.

With my sincere sympathy
Diane Morgan

Galen Colbert

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Sarah, so sorry for your loss. My best to you and your family.

David and Terry Cowan

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our prayers are with you.

Julie West

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dearest Randal and Jan,

I am saddened to learn of the loss of your sister. I did not know she was a nurse!

I hope you feel the collective support of your Wesley Class family. We are here, right by your side!

Love, Julie

Debbie Benson

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Randal, I have heard you speak of your sister and I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you, Jan, Sarah, Mary Margaret, Afton and the rest of your family.

Jaris Catron

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so saddened to hear of Rachel's passing.
She cared so much for all her patients and tried always to provide them a level of care that met and exceeded all their needs. She often wished she could have done and given more, but, in truth, she did all that was needed and more.
Her concern for others overshadowed her concern for herself. She was appreciated more than she knew.
My condolences to the family and all her friends.

Melissa Garner

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My prayers are with you all in this time of loss. Rachel was a wonderful person. May God be with you each.

Melissa and family,
friends from the VA