Mrs. Claudia Rachel Gause, age 89, wife of the late Rev. Loyd Ford Gause, passed away July 16, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Rachel was born on October 6, 1936, a daughter of the late Isaac and Vic King Jones. She was a member of Pleasant Union Baptist Church and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Rachel was preceded in death by one son, Victor Wayne Gause; one daughter, Linda Ann Rabon; and her three brothers, J.B. Jones, Paul Jones, and Dolphus Jones. Mrs. Rachel is survived by her son, Loyd Dean Gause (Allison); six grandchildren, Dana Carroll (Wesley), Matthew Gause, Joshua Gause (Taylor), Casey Gause, Adam Rabon (Christian), and Magan Rabon Benton (Mitchell); eight great-grandchildren; and one sister: Alma Cooke. Funeral services for Mrs. Rachel will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Pleasant Union Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Johnson officiating. The family will visit with friends before the service, which begins at 2:00 PM in the church fellowship hall. Private burial will take place in the church cemetery.