Merchant (Barnett)
Rachel Marie
Age 26 of St. Paul.
Rachel was born on July 16, 1994 to Anthony & Debra Merchant. She lived in Lake Elmo for a short time and then the family moved to Shoreview, MN where she graduated from Mounds View High School. She then went on to own MN Cheap Cars. Her most prized possession was her son, Jr. She loved being with him and cherished when they were together. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, Ariel. They went to many places but her favorite spot was Reno, NV. Rachel was passionate about writing and some of her favorite things to do were reading, arts and crafts, and the one thing that surpassed all was hanging out with friends and having fun. She had a heart of gold and cared for many. Rachel is preceded in death by her dad, Tony; grandpa and grandma Merchant; grandpa and grandma Dietrich; grandpa Lyle Goodspeed; and her Godmother & Aunt, Donna Peterson. She is survived by her husband, Ariel; son, GioVonni âJr.â Atkins; mother, Debra Merchant (Kris Gallipo); and many relatives and friends. Time of Gathering 11:00 AM â 1:00 PM at Sandberg Funeral Home, 2593 E. 7th Ave., North St. Paul on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 with a Time of Sharing at 1:00 PM. Rachel will be missed by all who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.