Rachael Cork (Jones) Blackwell, 83, of Charlotte, NC entered her eternal home with the Lord on December 1, 2020 due to complications from a stroke.

She was born on February 13, 1937 in Coker, AL to the late Florence E. Cork and John T. Moody Cork.  Being one of eight children, Rachael is survived by her brother, Douglas Cork, of Vance, AL and sister, Sarah "Tiny" (J.D.) Beck, of Ralph, AL and was preceded in death by her sisters, Lillian Hollis and Lorraine Huggins, and her brothers, John Jr., Eugene, and Frank Cork.

Rachael was first married to the late Bobby D. Jones for twenty-six years.  Their surviving children are son, Jeffrey A. (Karen) Jones of Gilbertsville, KY and daughter, Jill D. (Hugh) Hicks of Charlotte, NC.  They  were preceded in death by their twin daughters, Shelly and Sherry.  Rachael's second marriage was to the late Andrew J. Blackwell for twenty-two years with two surviving step-sons, Kyle J. (Becky) Blackwell of Louisville, KY and Brian S. Blackwell of Hendersonville, NC. She has numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren that she loved dearly.

Rachael retired after thirty-seven years with Bell South.  She enjoyed gardening, quilting, reading, studying the Bible, and serving the Lord in church, in her community or in her home.  Her greatest joy was being with family and friends and serving them. Rachael was gracious, generous, selfless, and kind.  Simply put, she was a humble servant to the Lord and served others well.  She was an example of "quiet strength".