Rachel Hayat, 88, died peacefully on Monday, May 16, 2022 at Hunters Woods at Trails Edge in Reston, VA. She was born in the Adana, Turkey, and later moved to Istanbul with her parents, Shlomo and Alice (Benusillio) Kariyo. She married Abraham Hayat and eventually moved to Jerusalem, Israel, where they resided for five years, and then immigrated to the United States, where she became a naturalized citizen.
Rachel was the devoted mother of Rivka Safferson and her husband, Paul of Oakton, VA, and Ovadia Hayat and his wife, Jennifer, of Silver Spring, MD. She was the loving grandmother to Alan, Sally, and Ben and the cherished great grandmother of Eli. She was fluent in 5 languages, well-versed in world events, and had incredible inner strength. She also had a huge personality and a ready smile. People couldn’t help but to be drawn to her.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 19 at 12:00 P.M.. at King David Memorial Gardens 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA. Shiva will be observed at 10324 Greenwood Place on Thursday between the hours of 2-4 p.m and 7-9 p.m.
7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042
04/19/2022
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To my dear friend Rivka and wonderful family, She was such a great woman. She will be greatly missed.
Tres chers Rivka et Ovadia,
Nous sommes tres peines de la perte de votre chere maman Lilika.
Que son ame repose en paix au Paradis.
Soyez courageux, nous partageons votre douleur.
Affections et sinceres condoleances.
Rachel was an amazing woman. Her friendship meant a great deal to our family. Our family shares in your sorrow. May God comfort you in this time.
“O God, You have been our refuge in every generation. Before the mountains came into being, before You brought forth the earth and the world, from eternity to eternity You are God.” —Psalm 90
Saffersons, What a beautiful and wonderful wife your mom had. We all should be so lucky. As she rests in peace may those memories continue to be the foundation of your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
מן השמים תנוחמו
Dear Rivka and all your beautiful Family,
I was so privileged to be included in special moments with you and your parents when you were in High School! I was in awe of the breadth of their knowledge and the depth of their love and kindness. It was proof of who you are as well! I will be praying for you especially tomorrow during the burial and shiva. And I know that while the loss of your extraordinary and sweet Mom is crushing, her power of her presence will stay with us forever. All my love and condolences.
Rachel will be sorely missed. I always enjoyed her company.
My deepest sympathies to the entire family. Rivka, may your mom rest in eternal peace. Sending you so much love xo
Dear Rivka,Vadia and family
We are so sad to hear that Rachel (Rahel for us) is no longer among us. We lost a dear old friend with whom we shared so many wonderful precious moments of our life. We loved her from the very first hour we met in Israel and although life separated us, we (she) managed to reunite and stay connected.