Kathryn Rayford Obituary
Kathryn G. Rayford
SEDALIA — Kathryn G. Rayford, 83, died Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Fairview Nursing Home.
Kathryn was born on May 30, 1930 in Sedalia, Missouri the daughter of the late Columbus and Cleopatra Gooch and wife of the late Wendell Rayford.
Kathryn attended Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from CC Hubbard High School. She received her B.S. degree from Lincoln University, Jefferson City in 1952.
She taught in the Sedalia School System for 30 years.
Kathryn, affectionately known as the "Roadrunner," was very involved in the community and her church. She was a member of Ward Memorial Missionary Baptist Church for the majority of her life. She loved giving of her self and bringing joy to people through her music.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and daughter Belinda D. Boyd.
She is survived by her daughter Reesa Rayford, son-in-law Jimmy Boyd, four grandsons, James (Brenda), Wendell, Brandon (Mary) and Dean Boyd and 7 great-grandchildren, and a host of friends.
Family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday May 1, 2014 at Ward Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, 114 W. Pettis Street. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2014 at the church. Burial will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery.
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Lorne Jackman
April 17, 2025
Ms. Rayford played the piano for me at my Grandmothers (Siotha Jackman) funeral. We tore the church up!! She was a good friend to my Grandmother and a beautiful soul!!
Beanita Dabney
April 24, 2020
Always in my heart. I loved my Mrs. Rayford. For her spirit her music abilities. Her delicious grinded up balona sandwiches. Mmmm great days with she and Mr. Rayford. I had a blast with them. Much love. A very special place in my heart. I can still hear her voice on The Potter song. Lol
Beanita Dabney Standley
May 6, 2019
Love my Mrs Rayford! Whenever I went to Sedalia I would have to go see her.
Julia Miller
May 7, 2014
RIP Mrs. Rayford. One of my all time favorite teachers. Prayers and love to the family.
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Beanita Dabney
May 3, 2014
Just heard and my heart is heavy. I love you and will miss you but you will always be in my heart. What wonderful child hood memories, melodies and, friendship I've had with Mrs. Rayford.
To Reesa and all those wonderful grandchildren, my thoughts and prayers are with ya. What a great mom and granny ya had!
Evelyn Ray-Cowan
May 2, 2014
Reesa
blessings to you and your family. Ms Kathryn was one of a kind and I know you will miss her much. May you find solace in your memories.
God bless....
May 2, 2014
To my second family,I was at your house as mush as I was at my own. Fond memories in and out of school. My love and prays go out to the family.
Sarah Cason
Kevin J. Menefee
May 2, 2014
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Sharlie
May 1, 2014
Ressa, your mom was a very special person. Please know how sad I am for your loss, but I am praying for you and your entire family.
May 1, 2014
You will be in my prayers Reese.
CE
Charles Brown
April 30, 2014
Reesa, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mom was such a wonderful person. She will be missed by all who new her.
Love from your cousins, the Browns, Charles, Carol, Paulla and Andi.
Maizie Campbell
April 30, 2014
May God bless and strengthen the family in your loss. She was one of my 1948 classmates. She will be missed.
Sue Foster
April 30, 2014
Reesa, Your mom was a really special lady. I am sorry for your loss.
April 30, 2014
Reesa, So sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was a lovely lady. Carey Robinson Gutjahr.
April 30, 2014
Our Condolences to the family of Kathryn Rayford. State Fair Floral
Carrie Sims-Brown
April 29, 2014
Reesa,
Mrs. Rayford will be truly missed in our community as one of the best teachers in Sedalia, MO. She loved us all and even after we grew up she still was teaching us the next right thing to do in our lives through her dedication to church and community. I hope and pray that your family finds peace in knowing that she is in a better place and the she has inspired many people during her journey.
Jonna Willadsen
April 29, 2014
Kathryn was one of the most wonderful people I have ever met. She was an inspiration to many and had such a loving spirit. She will be missed by many and her legacy will be carried on by the many she touched by just her being Kathryn! We know you are with our Heavenly Father looking down with that big smile and letting us know all is going to be alright. Love you, Kathryn! Jonna
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