Rachel Gertrude O'Neal Dobson

Mrs. Rachel Gertrude O’Neal Dobson, 91, of Marietta, GA, wife of 61 years to the late Glenn Julian Dobson, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Wellstar Community Hospice in Austell, GA. 

Mrs. Dobson was born in Dallas, GA on March 28, 1933, daughter of the late Joseph Edward O’Neal and Ida Bell Haney O’Neal. She was a Master Cosmetologist for over 20 years having retired from Bonair Beauty Salon in Smyrna, GA. Mrs. Dobson also held a position at Almar Manufacturing in Washington, GA. 

Rachel was an avid gardener who had many flower gardens throughout her yard, loved sewing, and spending time with her nieces and nephews. She enjoyed traveling and experiencing new places and new food. She loved sharing recipes and cooking an old-fashioned family pound cake. Above all, she loved her husband and family dearly. 

Rachel is survived by her sister, Mae Echols of Tignall; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her siblings: Myrtle Rousey, Bud O’Neal, Carl O’Neal, Mary Frances Maner, Lewis O’Neal, Ovaline Rakestraw, Louise Mayfield, and Willie Mayfield. 

Funeral services celebrating Rachel’s life will be conducted on Friday, November 1, at 11:00a.m. in the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with the Rev. James Gunn officiating. Interment will follow beside her beloved Glenn at Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. 

Flowers are accepted and contributions may be made in her memory to Easter Seals.

Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at berryfh.com.

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton, GA is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Rachel Gertrude O’Neal Dobson.