Nathalee (Burchfield) Rachels

Nathalee Rachels, 94 of Roland, Oklahoma passed away September 1, 2017 in Roland, Oklahoma. She was born September 28, 1922 in Blackjack community, Oklahoma, the daughter of Viola Angeline (Sharp) Burchfield and Enoch Wilson Burchfield. Mrs. Rachels was a welder and burner in the shipyards in California during WWII. She was one of the original ” Rosie the Riveters”. She reitred from Wortz Cracker Company at the age of 60.
She loved her family very much and adored her grandchildren.

Survivors are:
1 daughter and son in law: Phyllis and Bob Prewett of Muldrow, OK

1 son: Danny Miller of Van Buren, AR

3 grandchildren: Gary Prewett, Monica Gore and Rocky Dale Raney

6 great grandchildren: Kari, Bobby, Dylan, Gabrielle, Kathy and Stephanie

5 great great grandchildren

1 brother: Bill “BG” Burchfield of Catoosa, OK

numerous other relatives and a host of friends

She was preceded in death by her parents, Viola and Enoch Burchfield and 2 daughters: Ladonna Gail Miller and Patricia Littleton