Obituary

Rachel Beth Sweet, 68, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025. Rachel was born January 5, 1957, to the late Morton J. Victorson and Deborah J. Victorson.

She was a proud graduate of West Virginia University, where she was a member of Alpha Phi Sorority. Over her 40-year career as an educator, she taught in various Kanawha county schools. She spent the majority of her teaching career teaching children of all ages with special needs, and disabilities. She finished her career teaching first grade students at Holz Elementary School. Regardless of who she was teaching, she loved to educate, and had joy and passion for the classroom; she was beloved by her students and their parents.

Following her retirement, she served as a substitute teacher, as well as a tutor to various local children. Rachel was a member of B’nai Jacob Synagogue.

She served on the planning committee for the Stonewall Jackson High School 50 year reunion.

She is survived by her brother Michael Victorson (Janet), of Charleston, West Virginia, Evie Breidenstein (Brennan), of Mt. Airy, Maryland, daughter Jessica Sweet and granddaughter Arayah Sweet, of Holly Ridge, North Carolina, nephew David Victorson (Erica) of Richmond, Virginia, niece Sara Scheinbach (Adam) of Beachwood, Ohio and numerous great nieces and nephews, whom she adored.

Private graveside service for family and close friends will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025, at B’nai Jacob Eternal Home, Charleston, West Virginia.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to B’nai Jacob Synagogue, 1599 Virginia Street East, Charleston, WV 25311 and/or Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Curtis Price Way, Charleston, WV 24311.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.

Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.