Mrs. Rachel Gray Weaver Blanchard, 95, of Fuquay-Varina, widow of the late Stanley Edward Blanchard, died Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Emerald Health and Rehab Center in Lillington. Rachel was the daughter of the late Roger and Retha Weaver of Lillington, NC.

In addition to her husband and parents, Rachel was preceded in death by her brother, Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph B. Weaver of Bossier City, LA.

After graduating from Lillington High School, Rachel went to work for Harnett County in the Auditors Office and retired with 30 years of service.

She was a longtime member of Christian Light Christian Church and served there as the church pianist for 38 years.

Rachel is survived by 4 sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 10:00-10:45 AM Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Christian Light Christian Church. A graveside service will follow at 11:00 AM in the church cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Elliott officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Christian Light Christian Church 4351 Christian Light Road Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 or Transitions Hospice 250 Hospice Circle Raleigh, NC 27607 in memory of Rachel Gray Weaver Blanchard.