Ушла из жизни 75-летняя Рэйчел Стилуэлл Стротер, прослужившая 40 лет в лабораториях

Rachel Lee Stilwell Strother age 75, of Manassas, VA, passed away at home with family by her side on August 27 after an extended cancer battle. Born August 20, 1951, in Martinsburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Mary Lee Day and George William Stilwell Jr. A 1973 graduate of Shepherd College with a degree in Medical Technology, she devoted more than 40 years to her career as an ASCP Certified hospital laboratory technologist and Quality specialist. At the time of her retirement in 2019 she was serving as Director of Quality for Quest Diagnostics in Chantilly, VA. She was involved in her community and her daughter's schools, serving as an active PTA volunteer and holding leadership positions at the district level. She was a longtime member of the Manassas Presbyterian Church, where she also served as a Deacon. She loved genealogy and family history and was a member of the Shenandoah Valley Chapter NDAR for more than 50 years. She was an enthusiastic amateur photographer, taking photos for many special family occasions. An Adult Fan of LEGO, she was a talented custom builder whose creations include an impressive 100 sq ft cityscape. She loved Disney World, and exploring the national parks of the US and Canada. Above all else she loved her family. The memories she created, the family history she preserved and the love she gave remain a cherished part of the lives of those who knew and loved her. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Dale Strother; one brother George William (GW) Stilwell III (Barbara) of Swedesboro, NJ; daughters Sara Elizabeth Enos (Michel) of Chantilly, VA, and Mary Ellen Coletta (Matthew) of North Canton, OH; and two granddaughters Oliva Rose and Elizabeth Lee Enos. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The National Parks Conservation Association or an organization of your choice. A private service and interment will be held with the family. Arrangements are by Giffin Funeral Home & Crematory, Capon Bridge, WV.