In Memory of

Rachel

Derryberry

Obituary for Rachel Derryberry

Rachel Leeann Derryberry, 32, unexpectedly passed away September 8th, 2022, at her residence in Portland, Oregon. She was born in Portland on July 28th, 1990, and spent her childhood in the care of her loving parents, Bruce and Brenda Derryberry. They resided in the Portland area during her early childhood years then settled in The Dalles, Oregon, where she attended Colonel Wright Elementary School, The Dalles Middle School, and The Dalles High School.

In 2008, Rachel gave birth to her son, Joseph, and in 2015 to her daughter, Sophia. Rachel was a fierce friend, a prayer warrior, a daughter, a sister, an auntie, and a devoted mother. She loved spending time with her family and friends and she was known best for her infectious laugh and her great, big bear-hugs.

Rachel is survived by her parents, Bruce and Brenda Derryberry and Lorene Umtuch, her children, Joseph and Sophia Derryberry, her Grandpa, Ken Miller, as well as many siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends in both the Derryberry and Umtuch families.

A celebration of life will be held at 11am on Saturday, September 17th, at Life In Christ Center (3095 Cherry Heights Road, The Dalles, Oregon). A private burial celebration was held September 14, Dry Creek Cemetery, Warm Springs.