Rachel Olivia Hemby Field

Field, Rachel Olivia Hemby passed away Monday May 4, surrounded by her loving family, peacefully at home under Hospice care. Originally from Weddington, N.C. and an Army wife for 21 years, Rachel retired in 1985 as City Clerk of Daytona Beach Florida and moved to St. Petersburg to be closer to her daughters. Widowed in 1972 and with "three daughters to educate", Rachel began her career with the City of Daytona Beach. She began in the Water Department and with great self-determination rose to the position of City Clerk. Rachel was admired, respected, and mentored many, living her life as an example both professionally and personally. Rachel was selected as one of the Most Powerful Women in Daytona Beach, November 1978. Preceded in death by her husband, Willard E. Field, Lt. Col U.S. Army retired. Survived by daughters Lynda F. Field Peter Voigt Melbourne, Australia, Janet O. F. Adrian Quinn and Nancy F. Rick Montanari, St. Petersburg; 8 grandchildren Rachel Carr, Melbourne Australia, John S. Carr Namibia Africa, Keate Quinn, Drew Quinn, Meagan Montanari, Eric Montanari, Kirsten Montanari, and Macklin Montanari, all from St. Petersburg. Viewing will be at Anderson McQueen 2201 Dr. Martin Luther King Street N. on Thursday, May 7 from 11AM - 1PM. Rachel will be laid to rest with her husband at the Salisbury National Cemetery, North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, family suggest donations to The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast.