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“Rachel was exceedingly beautiful, both inside and out! I remember with great fondness the carefree way that she could maneuver her water skis on...Read More »
1 of 28 | Posted by: Joyce Masters Collins - GA

“Mac and family, I am so sorry to learn of Rachel's death. I got the news from Martha MacLeod. Your brother sent me the weblink. Sally ”
2 of 28 | Posted by: Sally MacLeod Owens - Raleigh, NC

“To all the McLeod's we send our love and prayers. What fun times we had as neighbors with so many memories to cherish. Your friends, Jim and Melodee ”
3 of 28 | Posted by: JIm and Melodee Witherspoon - SC

“I am a little late learning about Rachel's passing but still I want to let the family know how truly saddened I feel for their loss. Rachel and I...Read More »
4 of 28 | Posted by: Barbara Separk Reinking - Durham, NC

“Loving memories of the Crutchfield girls on Arnette Ave and the good times we enjoyed. It was great to see Rachel and Mac at the DHS 50th class...Read More »
5 of 28 | Posted by: Deanie Beard & David Jorgensen - NC

“To Rachel's family: may the promises of God sustain you at this difficult time. I met Rachel through her nephew "Chippy" and was always welcomed...Read More »
6 of 28 | Posted by: Brenda Brown - Durham , NC

“OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ”
7 of 28 | Posted by: TIM THARPE AND FAMILY - SC

“keith i am so sorry for your loss i know that this is a very difficult time in your life . from talking to you over the years i know you to be very...Read More »
8 of 28 | Posted by: albert kollar - brunson, SC

“Mac Really sorry to hear about Rachel. Glad Rita and I had a chance to visit with her at the Reunion. Sorry we cannot make it to the Service...Read More »
9 of 28 | Posted by: John and Rita Gilbert - Lewes, DE

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you. "In the heart of a rose....in fragrant air...in sunshiine or shadow.....GOD IS THERE." And He will sustain...Read More »
10 of 28 | Posted by: Roy and Georgia Fields - Barnwell, SC

“To all the Mcleod's, I have coached 3 of the 4 daughters of Keith and George anna's. Nana and Mac came from the upstate to see their daughter's play...Read More »
11 of 28 | Posted by: Dean Kelly - Charleston (JI), SC

“Bob and I want Mac and all of Rachel's family to know that she was very special to us, and we will miss her so much! Rachel was truly a beautiful...Read More »
12 of 28 | Posted by: Bob and Doris Hoover - Anderson, SC

“We are sorry for the loss of such a kind person. We met at car shows and enjoyed sitting around talking "car" with her and Mac. We will miss her. The...Read More »
13 of 28 | Posted by: Lamar and Christie Gregory - SC

“Mac.......There are no words to tell you how very sorry I am to hear about Rachel. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take solace...Read More »
14 of 28 | Posted by: Kaye Seagroves Buchanan - SC

“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ”
15 of 28 | Posted by: Gloria Addison - Greenville, SC

“Kieth, We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do for you...Read More »
16 of 28 | Posted by: The Bullard Family - Brunson, SC

“Mac.......There are no words to tell you how very sorry I am to hear about Rachel. My thoughts and prayes are with you and your family. Take solice...Read More »
17 of 28 | Posted by: Kaye Seagroves Buchanan - SC

“Keith: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I just got off the phone with Gary who shared the terrible news. Please know that I will have you and...Read More »
18 of 28 | Posted by: Hampton Lee - Mount Pleasant, SC

“Mac, our prayers are with you and your entire family in this time of loss. Peggy and I have pleasant memories of Rachel during out brief time of...Read More »
19 of 28 | Posted by: sam and peggy gambrell - SC

“Mac, Joe and I were so saddened hear about your loss. Rachael was kind and o loving person she always made us feel at home in our little...Read More »
20 of 28 | Posted by: Liz Neer - Pittsboro, NC

“Love never ends. It transcends the limits of words and time. Rachel will always be present with us. "I am one of you forever," wrote former NC Poet...Read More »
21 of 28 | Posted by: Phyllis Shaw - Greensboro, NC

“"Mac", Hannah called to let us know of your loss. Our families had many great memories over the years in Durham. Ann and I will always...Read More »
22 of 28 | Posted by: John and Ann White - Greensboro, NC

“Heartfelt condolences to Steve and all his family during this difficult time. ”
23 of 28 | Posted by: Pam McKinney

“We are so sorry for your loss. David and Becky Strength ”
24 of 28 | Posted by: David Strength - Spartanburg, SC

“Steve, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mothers help shape our lives and will forever be a part of who we are. My thoughts and prayers are with...Read More »
25 of 28 | Posted by: Janet Lomicka

“Steve, I just heard about your mom. I am so sorry and I want you to know I am thinking of you and what you and your family must be going through...Read More »
26 of 28 | Posted by: Donnis Traylor - Mauldin, SC

“Steve, We were so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. In Christ's Love. ”
27 of 28 | Posted by: Frank & Donna Recca - SC - Friend

“From the stories that Steve would share, it was obvious that you were greatly loved and gave everlasting love, which will continue on as you watch...Read More »
28 of 28 | Posted by: Shannon Bailey-Warmuth


Rachel Lillian Crutchfield McLeod, 72, of Spartanburg, died Monday, July 30, 2012, at her home. Born March 12, 1940, in Durham, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Nathan and Anna Ridgeway Miller Crutchfield.

Rachel graduated Durham High School Class of 1958. She was a beloved wife and mother, a longtime devoted member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, an Encouragement Circle member, and volunteer for Mobile Meals Service. She enjoyed spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren, and loved traveling.

Surviving are her dearly loved husband, of nearly 50 years, William Lawrence "Mac" McLeod, Jr.; sons, William Keith McLeod and wife Georgeanna of Charleston, SC, and Steven Lawrence McLeod and wife Julie of Anderson, SC; daughter, Laura McLeod Green and husband Jimmy of Mauldin, SC; grandchildren, Julie McLeod, Kelly McLeod, Emily McLeod, Lindsey McLeod, Porter McLeod, Anna Miller Green, Lauren Green, James Green, Lillian Green, and McLeod Green; and a sister, Betsy Buchanan of Lexington, NC. She was preceded in death by her sister, Anna Crutchfield Wright of Durham, NC.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Thursday, August 2, 2012, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Steve Wise. Visitation will follow the service in the church Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mobile Meals Service, PO Box 461, Spartanburg, SC 29304; or online www.mobile-meals.org

The family is at the home.

Floyd's North Church Street Chapel