Barbara Mix Rappl Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Barbara Mix Rappl, age 87, from Raleigh, NC, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on September 5, 2017. She was born on November 4, 1929, in Buffalo, NY, where she lived before moving to North Carolina in 1997. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Wesley and Rachel Mix; by her husband’s parents, Joseph and Paula Rappl; and by her grandson, John Castro-Rappl. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, John Frank Rappl. She is also survived by her children, Joseph Rappl (Nancy), Michael Rappl, Christopher Rappl (Maria Castro), John Rappl (Myra), David Rappl (Judi Harris), Lawrence Rappl (Joseph Napierkowski), James Rappl, and Mary Bellanti (Joseph); by Joanne York; by Kelly Rappl; by her grandchildren, Bryon Santschi, Brian Daboll, Christopher Castro-Rappl, Jessica Castro-Rappl, Samuel Rappl, Sara Rappl, Ana Bellanti, and Maddie Bellanti; and by her great-grandchildren, Mark Vogel, Christian Daboll, Aiden Vogel, Haven Daboll, Avery Daboll, and the soon-to-be-born, Luke Daboll. Barbara was active in her church and volunteered for many years at St. Mary, Mother of the Church, in Garner, NC. Barbara was honored to be an essential part of the church family at St. Mary, where she felt included, needed, and valued. Barbara’s entire life has focused on giving glory, honor, and praise to the Lord Jesus Christ. In Barbara’s words, “Everything is a gift.” Her life has been marked by reverence for the sanctity of each day. She walked with Christ every day of the week and lived each day as a sacrament. During her final weeks, Barbara recognized the care she received from her loved ones and was amazed that she had everything she needed before she asked. We will remember Barbara’s gentle intelligence, her playful wit, her gracious beauty, and her quiet generosity. We will remember being at Nana’s house for countless Sunday brunches, birthday celebrations, and holiday festivities. We will also remember her loving relationship with her husband John, her loyalty to her children, and her attentiveness to her grandchildren. Her legacy to us is a reminder to be faithful in each moment, to love one another, and to appreciate the gifts of God. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2017, at St. Mary, Mother of the Church in Garner, NC, between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m., with Vespers at 8:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary, Mother of the Church on Monday, September 11, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. with a reception to follow at St. Joseph’s Hall. The inurnment will take place at St. Andrew the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Apex, NC, at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be given to www.transitionslifecare.org. Remembrances and condolences may be left at www.wakefuneral.com.

Barbara Mix Rappl

November 4, 1929 - September 5, 2017