Rachel E. Vandiver, 85, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at her home surrounded by family.

She was born on September 2, 1935, in Alexandria, VA to the late Joseph H. Hatton and Louise Hensley Hatton. Rachel retired from Regional Medical Center where she worked as a LPN in the newborn nursery. She was an active volunteer at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts.  She loved her church and church family, St. Mary's Episcopal Church and was a longtime faithful member, volunteer, and known as "The Cookie Lady."  Rachel was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Sylvia Crider and Pat Hoskinson.

Surviving Rachel are her husband of sixty-seven years, James Douglas Vandiver; daughter, Elaine (David) Terry of Madisonville; sons, James Edward Vandiver and William Joseph Vandiver both of Madisonville; granddaughters, Anna (George) Carlton of Hanson, KY, Amy E. Terry and Rachael E. Vandiver both of Madisonville; sisters Betty Myers of Delaware and Mary Garrett of Virginia; several nieces and nephews; and sister-friend, Sandra Smith of Madisonville.

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and for the safety of those in attendance, a graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville with the Rev. Dr. Beth Macke officiating. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made in Rachel's memory to St. Mary's Episcopal Church 163 North Main St. Madisonville, KY 42431.

Condolences may be made to the family online at www.harrisfuneralinc.com