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Sumter, SC.............Catherine Rachael Addison-Stauffacher, age 61, beloved wife of 33 years to Dale Ray Stauffacher, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at her residence.
Mrs. Addison-Stauffacher was born in Tampa, FL, a daughter of the late Joseph Paul Addison and Panda Gena Johnson. Rachael was an outgoing woman that was not afraid to speak her mind. She was a loving mother, wife, best friend and grandmother, loved by all. She was everybody's Nana or Momma, always there when you needed her. You will be so missed!
Surviving in addition to her husband are: Two sons, Ryan Addison and Ashley Addison; her best daughter, Jeannie Machado; a daughter in law, Jessie Morris; Three brothers, Henry Addison, Joseph Addison, and Stephen Addison; One sister, Melinda Spells; and Seven grandchildren, Brittani Machado, Alexzander Addison, Christina Morris, Mason Dixon, Phoenix Addison, Lily Sweat and Paisly Apodara.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Services will be held at a later date.
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The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.
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