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Rachel Batelaan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 2, 2015.

­­­­­­God opened a door to heaven today and our angel walked through. Rachel Anne Batelaan, age 25, passed away March 30th, 2015. She leaves behind her mother, Beth Batelaan; father and step-mother Mike and Karla Batelaan; sister Natalie Batelaan and brother Stephen Batelaan. She is also survived by her maternal grandparents, Kay and Larry Ball, her fraternal step-grandfather, Bill Brown, several aunts, uncles and cousins.



Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 4th at 1:00pm. at HM Patterson &Son of Brookhaven. 4550 Peachtree Rd. NE., Atlanta GA 30319. The family will receive friends and family 12 to 1pm.

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January 8, 2016

Michaela

I just heard that Rachel passend away. I only met her once when she was a little baby. She was such a sweet girl. My prayers are with her and her family.

January 8, 2016

Michaela

I just heard that Rachel passend away. I'm very sad. My prayers are with her and her family.

September 8, 2015

Matt Morris

I only met Rachel a few times on my holidays to the US, usually in Buckhead. Lovely person and kept in touch on Facebook. She introduced me to Coal Miner's Daughter (the film). I left Facebook a year ago so only found out about this today, 5 months later. I'm sure you all gave her a wonderful send off. Next time I come to Atlanta I will raise a glass in memory, as I have done tonight. From London, England

September 8, 2015

Matt Morris

Can someone tell me what happened? I met her with a friend when we visited Atlanta from the UK a few years ago and met her again in Buckhead the next time we came back. I deleted facebook a while back so haven't been keeping in touch. Just found this today! Such terrible news.

April 8, 2015

Suzanne Braff

For whatever reason, the Lord called Rachel home, she is with the Father. My prayers are with you all.

April 6, 2015

Hillary Dawson

you were such a wonderful beautiful person and I cant believe your gone it was deff. too son but you will forever be missed and always remembered for all of your wonderful quality's I love you Rachel and I will see you again this isn't goodbye its see you later rest in peace - hillary

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April 6, 2015

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April 6, 2015

Hillary Dawson

we had so much fun together and you were one of my best friends while I was in Atlanta you will always have a special place in my heart I still cant believe your gone you will always and forever be missed.

Posted by Hillary Dawson

April 6, 2015

Rachel, I am sorry for what happened to you. We will continue to live in your beautiful memories and remember you daily. You left this world too soon.

April 6, 2015

Pat Welch

I know there are no words that will heal this time in your heart. I am so sorry I was not able to attend Saturday services, but please know that none of you have left my thoughts and prayers for one moment. She was a joy to be with as she came to visit grandma during summers and special days at VALIC. I still remember my hugs.

April 6, 2015

Bella Freeman

Rachel taught me a lot about life. I love her. I miss her. She cared about everyone, and allowed them to feel special. I will miss her for too many reasons. My heart, prayers and love goes to her family. She was and is cherished. Forever. Rest well my love.

April 6, 2015

Jan Vining

Bill & Linda, We can only imagine the hurt you are feeling right now. May you find some comfort knowing you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers!

Jan & Gary Vining

April 5, 2015

Rachel you where such a great friend to my daughter Lindsey......you never left her side....thank-you. You are an angel and always will be:)

Mamma Kuhr

April 5, 2015

Rachel was one of a kind... she could light up a room wither smile. I miss her and I always will - Hope

April 5, 2015

Beth, Kathy, Kay, Debbie and family, I can't tell you how deeply sorry I am for the loss of Rachel. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Judy Goggin (Loganville, GA)

April 4, 2015

Jada Greer

Rest in Peace from the One Star Ranch Family

April 4, 2015

Kaitlyn Pearson

Beautiful Rachel, it's so hard to say goodbye. You befriended me at a time when I needed it most. I always looked up to you for your free spirit, confidence, and positive outlook on life. Still, I hope to be more like you. Thank you for being my friend and sharing your time here on earth with me. I love you ALWAYS. Goodbye angel.

~Kaitlyn

April 4, 2015

Christina hotac

Rest in peace beautiful girl. I'm so sorry this happened to you. Your in my thoughts and prayers forever. Continue to shine baby girl and I will see you again one day

April 4, 2015

My condolences go out to the family for the loss of Rachel; hold on to the treasured memories of her. Be assured that the God of all comfort has her tucked away in his memory too. May he console you with the positive hope of being able to see your loved one again.
-SJ

April 4, 2015

Vanessa Maldonado

Rest in Peace Rachel. You were always such a positive and bright influence in my life. I was blessed to have met you and am grateful for the time we had. God has definitely gained another angel. My condolences go out to your family. May God give your family all the strength during this difficult time.

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April 4, 2015

We were so sorry to hear of Rachel's passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. Jim and Joyce Flynn

April 3, 2015

Andrew Kronitz

Peace.

April 3, 2015

I am so saddened for your loss. May God be with you through all your days. May he give you strength to endure your sadness and to carry on the way she would want you too. God bless you all. Anne Sears and Lissa Haas

April 3, 2015

Roberto Adames HE Technologies, Inc.

"Rest in peace Rachel! We will surely miss you at the office. The short time you spent with us, I got to see your beautiful heart. You will always be remembered. My deepest condolences to the family and may God comfort everyone!

April 3, 2015

Roberto Adames HE Technologies, Inc

"Rest in peace Rachel! We surely are going to miss you at the office. In the short period of time you spent with us, I got to see that you had a beautiful heart. You will always be remembered. My deepest condolences to the family and may God comfort everyone in this time!"

April 3, 2015

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April 3, 2015

An angel flies free from the grasp of our brokenhearted existence. scotty

April 3, 2015

Logan Townson

Reality is wrong, dreams are for real-tupac
I'm gonna miss you, I know your smiling, nothing ever stopped you from that
God bless your family. Praying for everyone.

April 3, 2015

Beth, both Gail and I cannot imagine the pain that you are having to endure as a result of Rachel's passing. I can remember her as a young girl who would come to our office and I would try to find some jobs for her to earn some money. She was always thankful and diligent. She had a spark about her. Definitely her own person. I also remember doing the Strong Legs run with her, Natalie, and Stephen. Lots of fun back then. We are just so sorry and hope that things can heal in time.
Dick & Gail Verch

April 3, 2015

Rest in Eternal Peace Rachel.
You are now in the presence of the Lord. -Amen-

April 3, 2015

kacey kennedy

I am so sorry for yalls loss. Rachel was a smart, funny, and beautiful lady! She really made a huge impression on my heart and I've loved her ever since. I pray for yall to have comfort and strength during this horrible time. I know that she is flying high in heaven and watching over us all! Love always

April 3, 2015

Susanne Kirkland

Kay...I'm so sorry! I can't imagine your pain, but remember that JESUS does and He will get you through. My prayers for you and the family are to know the Peace of the Lord and while we don't understand just lean on Him. I'm here for you!

April 3, 2015

Joni Larned

Beth
I'm so sorry for your loss of your beautiful daughter. I pray you find peace and comfort.

April 3, 2015

Donna Elia

Rachel I love you sweet baby girl more than you could ever have known!!!! I can NOT wait to see you in heaven one day REAL soon!!! All my love Mama Donna

April 3, 2015

Donna Elia

Michael, Natalie, Stephen and Bill: I can NOT begin to tell you how heavy my heart is right now.... This is so UNFAIR she was such a Gorgeous, Sweet, Happy angel!! She was like the baby girl I never had!!! I do NOT understand why God makes things like this happen BUT the ONLY peace I get with this, is that she is in Heaven in the arms of Oma looking down and smiling on all of us!!! And I know how much Oma loved Rachel!!! You all are in my thoughts and prayers each and everyday as I can TRULY say I understand how hard this is going to be to let her go... But She REALLY is in a MUCH better place!!! All my love and prayers!!! Donna

April 3, 2015

Katie McAnally

Sending my prayers to all of Rachel's family and friends. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting her, Stephen has told me nothing but wonderful things about her. I am so sorry for your loss. God certainly gained a beautiful angel.

April 3, 2015

Gregg & Dede Heil

Mike and family, Dede and I were profoundly saddened to hear of the loss of your beautiful daughter. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. You are in our thoughts.

April 3, 2015

Christina Driggers

My thoughts and prayers are with this family. Though I'd never met Rachel, I'm sure she was a beautiful soul like her mother. Rest in peace dear girl. Love to Beth and family.

April 3, 2015

FLy High Baby Girl!

April 3, 2015

Dana Raymond

I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

April 3, 2015

May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time

April 3, 2015

Trey McDaniell

You will be missed and remembered by so many. Rest in peace beautiful. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

April 3, 2015

Trish Hawkins

Please know that thoughts are going out to you and your family at this sad time. I join all the others in saying that I hope your faith will give you some peace as days go by. Love, Trish

April 3, 2015

Shelley & Chad Burruto

We extend to you our most heartfelt sorrow and condolences. Please reach out if there is anything we can do.

April 3, 2015

To the Batelaan Family
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your memories and the love you shared with Rachel. And may God strengthen your family during this time of sorrow.

April 3, 2015

My sincere condolences to the family.

April 3, 2015

Jenn Howell

Rachel, you are so Beautiful & will Never be forgotten! Im Praying for your family and Everyone who knew and loved you! We will all miss you girl! Your spirit lives on forever!!! Im so sorry for your families loss and ask that God gives them Comfort and Peace in this difficult time.

April 3, 2015

Rest easy baby girl..

April 2, 2015

Kailey Thompson

Sweet, sweet Rach. I can't believe that you're gone, and I hate myself for not staying as close to you as I should have. The years that we spent together taught me more about life than I've learned from anyone else. I always admired your free spirit and your ability to make sure that you were happy with your life. I'll never meet another girl like you and live it how you wanted to. I promise to take care of Sarah for the both of us now... Sioñara sweetheart. Rest easy.

April 2, 2015

May you rest in peace Rachel. And all family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers in this time.

April 2, 2015

Roxane Visser

Rest in Peace baby girl. I will always cherish the times you spent with Kailey in our home. You were so unique and so beautiful. See you on the other side precious girl.

April 2, 2015

Jim Williamson vice-president of Chosewood Park Neighborhood

To the family of Rachel Batelaan -

I want to reach out on behalf of the Chosewood Park neighborhood.

There are no words that can assuage your pain and deep loss.

All of our hearts and prayers, in the Chosewood Park community, are with you during difficult this time.

If there is anything we can do, please feel free to reach out.

April 2, 2015

Ally Love

Rachel you are beautiful, and will carry that on forever. Mind spirit and body. You are so very loved by all of your family, familia, and friends, even the people that only got to spend so much time with you. You made us smile. You made the world a happier better place. You will be missed by each and everyone of us lovely. Sleep snug and tight gorgeous. :)

April 2, 2015

Lorie Scarbrough & Family

We are so very sorry for your loss.Thoughts and Prayers for All of you.

April 2, 2015

Timet PFP

Mike and Family,
We are all so sorry for your loss and thinking of you all in this troubled time. Know that we are all available to help in any way we can. Prayers to you all.

April 2, 2015

Dave & Thy Harbison

Mike, Karla, and Family, We are so saddened for your loss. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Please know we're thinking of you and wishing you well.

April 2, 2015

Sarah Mclane

I love you more than you will ever know, Rachel. You were such a beautiful person inside and out! Life is not going to be the same without you, and I'm sad for all the times to come you won't be here for. However, I am grateful for the past 13 years I've had the honor to be your friend. I will miss you so much and you will forever be remembered. Many prayers to your family and friends during this time.

April 2, 2015

Trudy and Bernie Smith

You will all be in our prayers. Such a terrible loss to the whole family. Sending our condolences...words hardly seem adequate.

April 2, 2015

carri sanders

Rachel will be missed by so many, she could walk into a room and her smile would light it up! She lived life to the fullest everyday and was such a joy to be around. I love you baby girl, you were definitely taken from us far to soon

April 2, 2015

Gary & Tracy Waldron

Beth, we were saddened and shocked to hear of the loss of your daughter. There are no words to express our sympathy. We will keep you, Natalie, and Stephen in our prayers to give you strength during this painful time.

April 2, 2015

Susan Stewart

Beth, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, know I'm here for you. With deepest sympathy and love.

April 2, 2015

Gary & Tracy Waldron

Beth, we are saddened and shocked to hear of your loss. We will hope and pray for you and your family to find the strength to get past your loss and keep the loving memories of your beautiful daughter alive in your life and the lives of Natalie and Stephen.

April 2, 2015

Donna Morris

We are so deeply sorry for your loss. She was such a beautiful girl. I know she will be truly missed by you all. We pray God gives you comfort, strength and peace during this time.

Our love to you all,
Donna and Rob Morris

April 2, 2015

Magan Smith

I'm gonna miss you beautiful!

April 2, 2015

Katherine Skinner

We are so sorry for your loss. We are continuously lifting the family up in our prayers each night asking God to provide you with the comfort and strength needed during this time.

Our love and sympathy to you,
Ray and Kathy Skinner

April 2, 2015

Karen Cole

Thinking of you all with love...

April 2, 2015

Dolly and Terry Kilgore

Rachel, your smile beauty and spirit will be remembered by those you have left to continue.

Our love, sympathy,and prayers are with you Beth and family during this time and always.

Dolly and Terry Kilgore

April 2, 2015

Rose & Wayne Kinard

So sorry for your loss Beth ... may the Grace of God be on you and your family.

April 2, 2015

Cathy Broom

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your precious daughter. May God provide comfort and support in this difficult period.

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