Rachel M. McWhortor, 91, of Kahoka, MO, died Sunday, April 11, 2010 at her home in Kahoka, MO. She was born November 25, 1918 in Nodway County, MO, the daughter of Walton E. and Elnora T. Dixon Bales and was raised by her grandmother, Rachel Dixon. On January 25, 1940 she was united in marriage to Lee O. "Red" McWhortor in Kahoka, MO. He preceded her in death on October 9, 1995. Rachel graduated from Clark County High School with the Class of 1937. Her life was her family and playing the piano and organ. Her main focus was her family and taking care of them along with her husband and children she also took care of her grandmother. She played the piano at the Kahoka Christian Church and Eastern Star and she also gave piano lessons. Rachel received her 50 year pin from Order of Eastern Star Chapter #40. She is survived by her daughter Patricia Mullenix of Kahoka, two grandchildren, Rusty Mullenix and his wife Angie of Lake St. Louis, MO and Stacie Claus and her husband Bill of Keokuk, four great grandchildren, Nicole Dupy, Emery Mullenix, Cody and Caylee Claus, and nieces and nephews, along with her Siamese cat Tinker Bell. Besides her husband she was also preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Larry Lee McWhortor on January 17, 1943 and William G. McWhortor on May 31, 1970 and three brothers. Rachel's angel escorts were DR, AK, ME, MR, BC, and RD. These ladies took care of her needs and were dearly loved for their friendship and devotion. Funeral services were held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 14 at the Vigen Memorial Home in Kahoka. Graveside services were held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 15 at the Kahoka Cemetery.