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JOYCE MURIEAL RAYBURN DESLATTE

JOYCE MURIEAL RAYBURN DESLATTE obituary

JOYCE DESLATTE Obituary

Joyce Muriel Rayburn Deslatte, 81, of Lufkin, Texas, passed away Monday, February 22, 2010, at Lufkin Memorial Hospital, Lufkin, Texas. Mrs. Deslatte was born April 13, 1928, to Jesse and Lucille Rayburn in Beaumont, Texas. She spent her youth in Fannett where she graduated as valedictorian of her class. Mrs. Deslatte married Louis J. Deslatte on April 25, 1977. Mrs. Deslatte spent her later years in the Nederland area where she retired from Texaco Refinery in 1983. Mrs. Deslatte was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Harold Rayburn; a son Gerald Dwaine Labby and an infant son, James Royce Labby. Mrs. Deslatte is survived by her husband, Louis J. Deslatte; a son Curtis Gene Labby and wife Martina; step sons, Michael Deslatte and wife Julia and Thomas Deslatte and wife Kristy; brothers, Bill Rayburn and wife Patty and V.R. Rayburn and wife Sara; a sister, Marcelene Degeyter and husband Earl; grandchildren, Jason Labby, Jeremy Deslatte, Amanda Deslatte and Rebekah Deslatte; a great grandchild, Lorelai Deslatte and numerous nieces and nephews. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 1 p.m., on Thursday at Forest Lawn Funeral Home with graveside services to follow at 2:30 p.m., in The Garden of Seasons at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Pastor Joseph Constantine officiating.

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Published by The Beaumont Enterprise on Feb. 24, 2010.

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Julia Deslatte

March 5, 2010

To my mother-in-law who will be missed.

The Broken Chain - We little knew that day that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the Chain will link again.

Love you! Your daughter-in-law, Julia

ron & edith hebert

March 1, 2010

louis, edith and i certainly share our sympathies with you, joyce certainly had a special place in your life and heart. our love and prayers, ron and edith

Suzette Kotz

February 26, 2010

Louis,

I just heard about your little wife and I wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I loved both of you so much. In my line of work I have meet the most beautiful people. I was blessed to have known both of you. Take care and come see us sometime.
Love, Suzette Kotz
Neches FCU

Ted Hebert

February 26, 2010

Uncle Louis, we are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for peace and comfort for you. All our love, Ted, Carrie Ann, Chance, Bryce Ann, Tanner and Brayden Hebert.

Thea Mecke

February 26, 2010

So sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Thea (Hebert), Jim, Lauren and Erica Mecke

Wayne Arnold

February 25, 2010

Joyce,
You were a unique person to have known all my life. Through all life's
laughter and tears it brought us throughout all the years. Louis, prayers of His Peace to you and all of yours.
Love,
Wayne Arnold (Denver Colorado)

Gil Hebert

February 25, 2010

We are very sorry for your loss Uncle Louis.

All our love,
Gil, Lisa and Cruz Hebert.

Felicia Timmons

February 25, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Joyce's passing. I always enjoyed talking to her while I was employed at The Meadows. She will truly be missed.

Susan Kelly

February 24, 2010

Joyce, I never knew you, but you were kin. I love every thing you were and all your legacies....Susan Rayburn Kelly

Jeremy Deslatte

February 24, 2010

I am so glad to have known you. It is not everyday you meet someone so caring, and nice. But thankfully it was not for just a day. It was 22 wonderful years. Thank you, for all you given. Thanks for the wonderful sandwiches. You always used the good bread. Thanks for the wonderful memories. And thanks for always saying I looked taller, even after I stopped growing. Thanks for being my grandmother. You were awesome and I miss you already.

Love always,
-Jeremy

Toni Love

February 24, 2010

We love you both and you are in our prayers. We so enjoyed our visit with you and Aunt Joyce when Mom & Dad were here and we are thankful that we got to spend some time with you. I feel like we shared so much in a short period of time.

Love you..Toni Marie, Kevin, Cory, Patrick, & Maggie (Hebert) Love

TJ Deslatte

February 24, 2010

To a wonderful step-mom, you will be missed. Thanks for all your love and support throughout the years.

TJ and Kristy Deslatte

February 24, 2010

I was sad to learn of Joyce's passing but I treasure the memory of her gutsy spirit -- what an inspiration.
Many blessings,
"Lindy" (Linda Arnold Credeur)

Rickey & Sharon Deslatte

February 24, 2010

We were so sorry to hear about Aunt Joyce, she was a wonderful person and always a joy to be around. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you Uncle Louis and all the family. God bless you.

February 24, 2010

Thank you for the most wonderful thirty two years of married life. I will always love you.

Your loving Husband,
Louis

February 24, 2010

Even though you are gone I will always love you. Thanks for the thirty-two years.

Your loving husband,
Louis

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