Rachel Pickering (21 Nov 1964 - 7 Jun 2025)
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Sue Ryder, Manorlands Hospice
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In loving memory of Rachel Pickering who passed away on 7th June 2025, too soon and too quickly.
A selfless, caring daughter, a beloved sister and an Auntie to all. Rachel was a thoughtful friend to many and would instinctively reach out to anyone in need and listen with empathy. In recent years she fought relentlessly against illnesses that seemed unfair and cruel in their number and did so with bravery, dignity and humour.
In life she would be forever found in her garden with her precious flowers and the sound of the birds.
In death she leaves behind an absence that will never be filled.
In spirit she remains in our memories.
Her funeral will be held at Oakworth Crematorium on 8th July at 11:30am and a reception to remember her will follow at Branshaw Golf Club.
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Many thanks to all who made a donation to Sue Ryder Manorlands at Rachel’s funeral yesterday. It is much appreciated by all the family.
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Remembering a dear friend, until we meet again ❤️
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Thank you Judith sorry I did not get to speak to you today. Thank you for being such a good friend to Rachel over the last few years especially.,xx
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It was lovely to be back in touch , Rachel showed me such kindness when my son was killed xxx God bless her 🙏 ❤️
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Our lovely dear Rachel, words are not enough to describe the beautiful soul, that has left a huge hole in our hearts and she will be forever missed.
She was Kind hearted, caring, loving, sympathetic, considerate, independent, thoughtful and much much more. I’ve known our lovely (kids called her Aunty Rachel) Rachel for 19 years and they were the most beautiful times with her, I can still remember this like it was yesterday but it’s been several years now, I’m coming back from school run and she’s walking back from the corner shop with her wispa bars, which was her breakfast, we could talk forever and then our lovely Farzana would join us too. She was so much fun and she was so knowledgeable. She’d tell you off too like a mother, if something wasn’t right. One thing which she was too good at was being independent and she would never let you do anything for her, it used to drive me mad, can I get some shopping for you? “No thank you” or can I take you doctors “No thank you.” It was really hard to get her to agree.
But I was honoured when she was in hospital (the 2nd last time) I was honoured to go to Airedale Hospital and pick her up, she was already sat out on bench having some fresh air & sunshine, we had a little cry, I said you never let me do anything for you, it’s the first time ever you’ve let me do something for you, she said “right in that case I like your pilau rice that you cook with chicken or lamb not bothered which meat you use, and next time you make it, bring me some over” I said are you sure, she said “yes absolutely, “I replied I’m making some tomorrow, she said “perfect see you then.”
I came the next day with the food at her tea time and she was so happy. I was so grateful.
That is my best moment of Rachel ever.
I still sit at the dining table and look across at her house and there’s no Rachel there but her beautiful memories are with us now & forever in our hearts.💕
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That's so lovely.
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Gone, but never forgotten 😭💕😭
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Lots of happy memories of our school days , RIP Rachel x
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Rachel will be dearly missed by me and my family. As I pass by Rachel's garden everyday, it saddens me that I won't get to see her kind smile and have a friendly chat anymore. Rachel was a very kind sound and always had time for everyone 🤍🤍🤍
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RIP Rachel X 🙏
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Rip racheal
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You will dearly be missed Rachel you was a lovely soul always watching out for my sister and niece rip my love
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I can't believe you were taken so soon Rachel. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace and fly high beautiful lady with all the other angels. Good night God bless Rachel xx
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