Smith-Youngs Funeral Home, Inc. | Clearwater, FL

Obituary For Barbara Ann Rayner

Barbara Ann Rayner was born on December 7, 1953, in Jackson, Mississippi to Oledia Brown and Roosevelt Ratliff.

Upon relocating to Florida, Barbara attended Lakewood High School and became employed with the State of Florida, retiring in 2017 after 34 years of service.

Barbara will be remembered for her love of cooking and helping around the church. She was a loving person to have known.

Barbara Ann Rayner transitioned from this earthly life to her eternal rest on September 24, 2023, in Largo, Florida.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Alexander Rayner, father, Roosevelt Ratliff, mother, Oledia Brown, and stepson, Torrence Edmonds.

Barbara Ann leaves to cherish her memories…

Sons: Adrian (Christy) of Knoxville, TN, Alexis of Largo, FL, Erik of Largo, FL, Derrick (Maerine) of Jacksonville, FL, Anthony (Marionn) of Richmond, TX and Curtis of GA

Daughters: Yvonne (Sandy) of Largo, FL, Yvette (Jamie) of Clearwater, FL, Kimberly (Elbert) of Largo, FL, and Elaine of Largo, FL

38 grandchildren

29 great-grandchildren

A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and loving friends.

Public Viewing: Friday, October 6, 2023 5P - 7P at Smith-Young's Funeral Home 1005 Howard Street, Clearwater, FL 33755

Home Going Celebration: Saturday, October 7, 2023, 11 AM at Greater Faith Temple Holiness Church 11775 130th Avenue North, Largo, FL 33758

Services Entrusted to Smith-Young's Funeral Home 1005 Howard Street, Clearwater, FL 33755

Guest Book

Condolences to the family - my goodness 67 grandchildren - she was surely proud of the kids and grandkids! Barbara and I worked together. She was always dedicated to helping those we served as well as her coworkers. When I think of Barbara I see a pleasant smile. - Lynn Richard "Whoever believes in me will live, even though he dies" - Jesus, (John 11:25)

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I just found out oct 7th about your death, my prayers are with your family! Met you while employed with dept of children & families, you were such a pleasant person, slow to anger, always trying to be helpful, thoughtful and worked tirelessly for your unit and for the department. If I had known as we lost contact shortly after I retired in 1999 but I often thought about you- you seem to not have an evil bone in your body treating others as you wished to be treated! You seem to love your children all the same and took your marital vows made before the Lord serious, your family was bless to have you in their lives as you seem to loved your children and I'm sure your grands ( when I retired not sure if she had grandchildren) likewise, they were so bless and made whole by your presence. No challenge seem to ever overtake you and you tried to let your light shine in all areas of your life, May you look to God for his peace & comfort and hold on to your memories as they are now cherished- & your memories is what will get you through this time now & in future 💕💔💕💔💔💔glendine davis

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Praying for you, God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever PSALM 73:26 May God give you strength when yours is gone may his grace and mercy carry you on may the unending love that he has for you revive your heart and see you through

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Grandma Rayner💕 love you granny. Thank you for all the lessons you gave us while you were here. For ever grateful to have been able to call you grandma. 💞💞

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Goodbye Aunt Barbara, you are going to be truly missed! I will miss your lemon pound cakes with the homemade lemon frosting.

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I love you granny ❤️ my number 1 lady , without you there would be no me ! I will forever keep your name alive & you will forever live on within me . I miss you so much . You took a piece of my heart when you left us 😢 until we meet again 🤞🏾

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Cheryl Patton and Charlene Holbird

- Cheryl Patton

Rest in peace Auntee!!! Many prayers and love to my cousins. Sheri

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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