Barbara Ann Rayner

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

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