Rachel K. Chowning

Rachel Kathleen Chowning, 34, of Los Angeles, California, formerly of Front Royal passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2015, in Los Angeles.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 16, at 8:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home conducted by Sammy Campbell.

Rachel was born on March 29, 1981, in Front Royal, daughter of Lorie Carroll Showalter of Strasburg and the late Steven Chowning. Rachel attended E.I. School of Professional Makeup. She was a very talented tattoo artist.

Surviving with her mother are her step-dad Neil Showalter of Strasburg; paternal grandmother Sarah Chowning of Fairfax; maternal grandparents Noah and Ginger Carroll of Stephens City; two daughters Cassidy Virginia Sullivan of Front Royal and Lucia Annette Miles; one son Noah Monroe Miles; one sister Shanna Brianne Tate of Strasburg; one brother Jared Bryan Chowning of Strasburg; one nephew Andrew Steven Chowning of Strasburg; aunts; uncles; and many cousins.

Rachel will be sadly missed by her family and many friends.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o Maddox Funeral Home, Inc., 105 West Main Street, Front Royal, VA 22630.

Arrangements are being handled by Maddox Funeral Home, Inc. in Front Royal.