Rachal Mathilda Malone of Estate Mon Bijou passed away on Sept. 21, 2025, at the age of 102.
She was preceded in death by her siblings: Hester Williams, Beryl Payne, Mavis Brow, Claxton Malone, and Ida Roberts, as well as her great-grandson, Jared Gonzalez.
Rachal is survived by her son, Mario James; daughter-in-law, Debra Thomas-James; and her daughters, Genevieve Browne, Juliet “Judy” Steward; and son-in-law, Marc Steward. Additionally, she is survived by her grandchildren: Sharon Gonzalez (husband: Eddie Gonzalez), Janet Sandiford, Wesley Browne Jr., Dr. Richard Browne (wife: Dr. Lauren Browne), Dinah Browne, Tricia McIntosh (husband: Stuckey McIntosh), Selena James, Latoya Martinez (husband: Isaac Martinez), Daniel “Danny” James, Akira James, Marcus “Jahmai” Steward (wife: Bethany Steward), and Bradley Steward. Her great-grandchildren include Genevieve Whitaker, Justin Gonzalez, Michael Sandiford, Morgan Sandiford, Dr. Ebony Browne, Erica Browne, Amber Browne, Richard “Ricky” Browne Jr., Aidan Stephens, Izani Martinez, Izaylia Martinez, Izangeli Martinez, Inayah Martinez, Izabella Martinez, Beau Steward, Cooper Steward, Faith Ruiz, as well as Nasir Graham. Great-great-grandchildren include Yiore Moorhead and Emmanuel Woods. Rachal is also survived by several friends, nieces, nephews, and cousins, including but not limited to: Pastor Dexter Skepple and family, Genevieve Barber and family, Reginal Joseph and family, and Cynthia Reed and family.
Rachal’s homegoing services will be held on Monday, Oct. 27, at James Memorial Chapel. The Viewing is at 10 a.m. with services at 11 a.m.. Interment will be held at Kingshill Cemetery.
Professional services are entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
