Racheal Marie Durst
Racheal Marie Durst, age 67, of Quincy, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in Blessing Hospital. Racheal passed peacefully after her being a breast cancer survivor and her courageous 18 year battle with lung cancer. Racheal was born on October 4, 1953 in Canton, MO the daughter of August Carlyl & Georgia Henrietta (Neves) White. Racheal and her husband Samuel H. Durst, have been a couple since 1985 and married on November 7, 2002. He survives.
Racheal worked at the Sunset Home for 31 years. She was a member of Madison Park Christian Church. Racheal was involved with her church, cancer support group, and Quarter Madness. Racheal thought the world of her nieces and nephews. She loved her family gatherings and spending time with friends. Racheal also enjoyed her 3 MinPins, ‘Spike’, ‘Princess’ and ‘Zeus’.
In addition to her husband, Racheal is also survived by:
FOUR SIBLINGS: Connie (Butch) Billups; Larry (Mary Lou) White; Cathy (Jeremiah) McQueen; & Chris White.
NIECES AND NEPHEWS: Georgette Billups; Mandy (John) Shores; Michele (Joe) Williams; Joshua White; Brian (Becky) Bergheger; Eric (Tara) Bergheger; Scott Bergheger; Becky (Joe) Ludwick; Tiffany (Kevin) Lafoe; Torrie Mook; Travis (Lindsey) Mook; Derrick White; and Sierra White.
Racheal was preceded in death by her parents, a sister: Rose Bergheger, a sister Nellie Frances White in infancy, a nephew Doug Bergheger and a great nephew Nicholas Hochgraber.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 10:00 AM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment will take place at 12:30 PM in the Kahoka Cemetery, Kahoka, MO. Visitation will be held on Monday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice in the name of Racheal Durst. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
I am so sorry to hear of Rachel’s passing. When you live so far away it is hard to keep up with everyone. Rachel and Rose Mary are reunited again, they always seemed so very close and always seemed to have smiles on their faces. We will miss you Rachel. Sorry to all of the family for your loss.
Sam we were so sorry to hear about Racheal. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We always enjoyed spending time with the two of you.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
I am so so sad to hear of Racheal’s passing. I did Racheal’s nails for years and we had so much fun and many laughs during those appointments. I always looked forward to seeing her. She was one of the strongest women I knew! Rest in peace sweet friend until we meet again. My sincere condolences to Sam and her family whom she loved dearly and talked about every appointment. ❤️
Very sorry for the loss of Racheal. You are in our thoughts & prayers
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Rachael and I were always best friends in school and out. I will miss her very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Larry and family, I am so sorry to hear of your sisters passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I’m so sorry for your loss of Rachael. When we were young & in school at Canton RV she always had a smile on her face & I never heard her comlpsin about anything. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
We are shocked and saddened to hear of her passing.
She is now pain free and reunited with family passed. RIP Rachel….till we meet again.
So sorry to hear about your loss Racheal was always a joy to be around and she will be missed.