Ernelle Orr Rayburn Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ernelle Orr Rayburn (Sweeny, Texas), born in Crystal Hill, Virginia, who passed away on June 21, 2021, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ernelle Orr Rayburn to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas O. Dudley and Mary Martin Dudley; her husband Albert Lane Orr (Bill); her former husband John H. Rayburn; and her close friends, Daisy Horn, Jack and Dorothy Cole.
She is survived by: her children, Dr. Ralph Dudley Cole (Teresa), Kay Cole (Glen Bell), Kim Sydow (Mark) and Jackie Nell Hornback (George); her brother William L. Dudley (Roxana); her close friends, Mike Rayburn, Mary Amason, Olga Schulte, Jerl and Sue Watkins; and her nephews, Clay Orr, Roger Studer, Dr. Ralph D. Cole, Darryl Orr, Tony Dudley, Todd Dudley, George Hornback and John Kuhlman. She is also survived by 22 Grandchildren, 22 Great Grandchildren, and 1 Great Great Grandchild.
Honorary Pallbearers: James Lingo, John Champagne, Joey Bruce, and Cleston King, In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to First Baptist Church Sweeny or the charity of your choice.
