Rachel Ballenger Erbschloe, 61, of Aberdeen, passed peacefully at the FirstHealth Hospice House on Tuesday, Nov. 28th.
Born in Greenwood, SC, on Valentine’s Day, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Don and Evelyn Kelley Ballenger. Rachel wasn’t the youngest of the family, but she would tell you she was the “baby.”
Rachel lived life in awe and wonder of the world around her. She had an uncanny ability to see the beauty in almost anything. She was an adventurer at heart and could lead you down paths of great discovery with her stories . Her adventurous spirit carried her to many magical places, Bulgaria and Greece, Iceland and Portugal to name a few, as well across America. Even in the toughest of situations, her encouragement was always “ don’t worry, it’s an adventure!” Her life was a great example of the quote “ not all who wander are lost.” In fact, hiking in the woods or lost on a mountain trail was where she longed to be.
Rachel was an avid reader with an extensive vocabulary and could play a mean game of Jeopardy!
She had a beautiful voice, and could often be heard singing with her daddy growing up. She had an affinity for hymns and bluegrass.
Rachel spent her life caring for others. Her love for her family and friends was deep and endless. If you were loved by her— you knew it.
She was strong and determined; never failing to meet a challenge head on. Although her life wasn’t always easy, she lived it in such a beautiful way.
Rachel was the loving mother of Andy Erbschloe, wife Teodora, Rebekah Scherf, husband Kyle, Charlotte Erbschloe and Christina Erbschloe, fiancé Jonathan. She is survived by her 16 grandchildren: Samuel, Morrissa, Analeigha, Marcus, Samantha, Maya, McKennah, Marley, Kalila, Karla, Linden, Judah, Callan, Jaxson, Amaia, Diego Rachel was the sister of Sarah Lynn Haithcock, Don Ballenger and Franklin Ballenger. She was the cousin of Anita Kelley. She leaves behind her four – legged buddy “Gracie”.
Online condolences may be made at www.BolesFuneralHome.com
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
