Rachel Daly Schrote of Kinsale Va, surrounded by her family, quietly passed away on Sept 1, 2017. She was born in Sapulpa OK on Oct 9th, 1937 the daughter of Charles and Juanita Daly. Mom grew up in Mount Vernon Ohio and attended The Ohio State University where she met and married my dad, John Ellis Schrote (predeceased 2007) of Middletown Ohio. She lived her adult life in Alexandria Va working in various congressional offices on Capitol Hill, before retiring to Corolla NC to enjoy the beach and new friends. She moved to Kinsale VA in 2012 to be close to her family. She was extremely intelligent, an avid reader who always read the last chapter in a book first, world traveler, active in Bridge club, book club and Mahjong player. She loved animals, the Ohio State Buckeyes, college basketball, (especially the Tarheels), playing Mexican Train, and her family. She enjoyed living on the water and life in the Northern Neck. A loving mother and friend that will be missed by her family and friends, especially by me.
She is predeceased by her husband John of 50 years. She is survived by her sister Julie Morris of Nags Head NC, her son Jim, daughter in law Carolyn of Kinsale, daughter Gretchen Rhedmon of Alexandria Va, and 4 grandchildren; Julia, Jessica, Frank and Ted and 2 great grandchildren.
Her service will be at St Paul’s Catholic Church in Hague Va, on Saturday, Sept 9th at 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, make donations to Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Henrico Doctors Hospital, Richmond VA
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