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Rachel Safrit Nail, 98, of Salisbury, died Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Autumn Care of Salisbury following complications of hip surgery on June 11th, 2023.
She was born September 18, 1924 in Salisbury, NC. Rachel was the daughter of the late Jesse Calvin Safrit and Buelah Graham Safrit. She graduated from Mt. Ulla High School in 1942.
Rachel married her husband, Charles Wyrick Nail in 1942, they were married for 42 years. She was employed by Belk and Mackey Vending until retirement. She was an avid gardener, loved the outside, was a well known southern cook, and antique collector. Rachel was a member of Salem Lutheran Church.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Charles Wyrick Nail; son, Charles Paul “Chuck” Nail; eight brothers and sisters, Woodrow Safrit, Lloyd Safrit, Bruce Safrit, Narve Safrit, Dorothy Bradshaw, Evelyn “Jane” Shope, Daisy Barrier, and Maisy Yost.
Surviving are daughter, Janice Nail Wood; many Safrit and Nail nieces and nephews, and special friends.
A special thank you to the staff at Autumn Care of Salisbury for their excellent care of Rachel.
Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
Carolina Cremation is assisting the Nail family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Betty Lippard says
Janice, I am so sorry about your mom. She was always a great person to talk to and enjoyed her family. Praying for you. Take care of yourself. Love, Betty Lippard
Nancy Aubuchont says
What a wonderful person she was. So incredibly interesting. Found out from Becky of her leaving. John and I are thinking of you and sending love your way.
Ernie says
I worked with Rachel at Macke Vending for 8 years. You could not have asked to work with any sweeter person. I know that she will be missed. I know she’s in the Lord’s hands now and couldn’t be happier.
Betty Grubb says
Rachel was a wonderful person to work with at Salem. She was always smiling and ready to do what needed to be done in the kitchen. Rachel had such good memory. She could tell us about things that happened in the 40s and 50s. She has earned her rest with the Lord. She will be missed, but thank God for the wonderful memories.
Patsy K Myers says
Janice, I am sorry to hear of your moms passing. I know you are thankful for all the days you had her. Your old friends would love to hear from you.