Mrs. Rachel Elizabeth Damron, 89, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 4:10 PM on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at Life Care Center of Rochester. On November 17, 1925, Rachel was born in Pikeville, KY a cherished daughter of Floyd and Dorothy Tackett Bumgardner. Growing up she shared her childhood with four sisters and three brothers. She moved to North Manchester in 1941 and two years later moved to Rochester. Rachel and Carl Damron were married on March 14, 1944 in Rochester. Their union of nearly 71 years produced two sons. Over the years two more generations have been added to the family tree. During her 23 year of nursing career, Rachel worked for Dr. Charles Richardson MD and later Dr. Joseph Richardson MD. She retired from Dr. Joe Richardson's office. A dedicated member of the Church of the Nazarene of Rochester, Rachel served her church as secretary and treasurer. She taught Sunday school to the teen group hosting many pizza parties and slumber parties for the kids thru the years. To relax Rachel enjoyed crocheting, making many gifts of warmth. She crocheted afghans, doilies and dolls. At home from her kitchen command post, Rachel was a baker of extraordinary pies. Her hamburger pies and peanut butter pies were second to none. She is also remembered for her piping hot pecan and butterscotch pies served straight from the oven. Nothing delighted her more than cooking for her family. Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Carl; two sons: Earl Dean Damron and wife Paula of Rochester, and Rodney Eugene Damron of Big Rock, IL; five grandchildren: Eric, Christopher, Keith, David and Beth; 8 great grandchildren; a sister, Mary Meyer, of Rochester; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding Rachel in death are her parents; a grandson, Harold Damron; three sisters: Ellen Anderson, Jessie Stout, Carrie Katherine Willis; and three brothers: Monroe, Bennie, and William Bumgardner. Rev. Don Meyer will officiate services. Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.