Chavis, Rachel

Ms. Rachel “Janie” Chavis, 92, of 5498 North Shannon Road, was born March 14, 1919 and died Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at her home. Surviving are a daughter: Ms. Fay Locklear of Wagram and a host of relatives and friends. Mr. John Bennie Chavis and Mr. Chancy Chavis; a sister: Ms. Leola Sampson and a special niece: Ms. Minnie Ree Locklear. She is preceded in death by her parents: Mr. Hugh & Mrs. Mary Woods Chavis; four brothers: Mr. Walter Chavis, Mr. Septer Chavis, The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2011, at Locklear & Son Funeral Home.

The funeral will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2011, at Antioch Baptist Church with the Revs: Danny Brooks, Jimmy Strickland and Ricky Deese officiating. Burial will follow in the New Prospect Church Cemetery