Rachel Victoria Smith
October 26, 1983 ~ September 26, 2015
SERVICES: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home OFFICIATING CLERGY: Rev. Virgil Clotfelter FINAL RESTING PLACE: Garland Brook Cemetery VISITATION: 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Bartholomew County Humane Society Rachel Victoria Smith, 31, of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin formerly of Columbus, IN, died Friday, September 18, 2015, at her home. Rachel was born October 26, 1983 in Columbus. She was a 2002 graduate of Columbus East High School and a graduate of DePauw University. She was employed at ORBIS Corporation and was active in the C.A.T. program (Community Action Team) with her work. Rachel and her dog, Simba, were a certified therapy team going to visit at nursing homes. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star in Louisville, KY and was an avid Milwaukee Brewers fan. Survivors include her parents, Steve Wayne (Pam) Smith and Kimberly (Bob) Bennett, both of Columbus; brothers, Noah Smith of Columbus, Nicolas Smith of Tacoma, Washington, Nathan Bennett of Dallas, Texas and Nicholas Bennett of Columbus; and her grandfather, Don Law of Indianapolis. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Carol Joan Law, Estil Smith, Mildred Smith and Richard Smith.
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Heaven has a beautiful new angel. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family…….can not believe she is gone much too soon. Praying that God will wrap you in his arms and comfort you thru this time. Please give Simba a big hug and kiss……they were a great team!!!
My deepest sympathies to Rachels family. She and I were friends and coworkers. I spent 10 hours with her on Wednesday, Sept 16th as we traveled to Menasha, WI together to do an internal audit together. She was a hard worker, dedicated Brewer fan, and a good friend. She shared her optimism for life with all who knew her. I will miss her smile, her heart, and her tenacity. I will not forget Rachel. God bless you all.
Dear Stevie and family, we are so very sorry for your loss…cannot imagine what you are going thru…just want you to know how much we all love you and will be praying for your family. Diane, Dean, Gale, and Olyne Lawson
Worked with rachel at Orbis corp in Bardstown ky . She was a sweetheart. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Rachel will be missed. I worked with Rachel at the Bardstown plant. thoughts and prayers for her family.
Sooo very sorry for your way too soon loss of Rachael. Had been with Rachael a few times with our son Kevin I will always remember Rachaels beautiful smile !! My heart aches for your family as I am sure Rachel will leave a huge hole in your hearts. Prayers and thoughts with you through this tough time . Sincerely Sharon and nob herrick
At a complete loss of words to express my heartache. Thoughts and prayers with Kim, Bob, Steve, Pam, Nick, Noah, and the entire family.
It seems another angel has found her wings and is safe in the arms of god. I cannot explain how amazing of a person Rachel was, absolutely genuine, kind and full of compassion for others. I will miss her so much and pray that she is now rejoicing in heaven. I am so thankful for having the opportunity to work with her and to call her a friend.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Rachel’s family. I have worked with Rachel for many years while she was with Orbis, starting with her time at the Bardstown, KY facility up to her current status at the corporate headquarters in Oconomowoc, WI. I can honestly say she was one of the kindest people I have ever known. As my customer she would go out of her way to thank everybody she came in contact with at our company. Rachel was a true professional and I am proud to have called her a friend. Rachel will be missed more than words can express but as I have read from others another beautiful angel has gone home to Heaven.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Orbis Corporation Osage City
RIP Rachel :0(
Will miss your friendly hellos and happy smile. I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to Rachels family.
Loved you like a sister!! I will miss you! You were a great friend. Prayers for you and your family.
Please accept my sympathies at the loss of Rachel. I had the good fortune of working with her over the past couple of years, and she was always a blessing to be around. She brought a smile and her great sense of humor to every task she undertook, and she will be greatly missed. You and yours will be in my prayers during this time of unbelievable loss.
I work with Rachel at the Bardstown plant. Thoughts and prayers with the family.
My deepest condolences go out to your family on the passing of Rachel. I had the pleasure of working with her and found her to be a joy to talk to and work with. She will certainly be missed.
My heart aches for Rachels family at her tragic passing. I talked to her every day through work and she was she was the sweetest, most dedicated person I ever encountered. She was a bright spot in every day and the world is a less wonderful place without this beautiful person. I will miss her so much. Goodbye sweet friend.
Our deepest sympathy and our thoughts and prayers are with the family. ORBIS in Osage City, Kansas made a $100.00 contribution to Bartholomew County Humane Society in Rachels honor.
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I was lucky to have known Rachel. We met at a Brewers game and she was always so happy and positive. She was a joy to be around and she will be missed.
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Steve and family just wanted to let you know Im thinking of you and praying for you all so sorry for your loss she was so sweet