Laura Raught Obituary
Born on August 7 th, 1969 at Andrews Air Force Base located in Prince George's County, MD to Mary Catherine (Glover) Rylee and Roland Davis "DJ" Jones Raught, Jr. A passionate animal lover, Laura's home was always filled with the pitter patter of little paws, and the aroma of sugar cookies baking in the oven.
Laura is survived by her mother, Catherine Rylee; stepfather, William Rylee; father, Roland "DJ" Raught (Maria); stepmother, Barbara Raught; daughters, Madison and Courtney; grandchildren, Caden and Mackenzie; siblings, Jay (Heather), Elizabeth, Rebecca, and Sarah; aunt, Emily Ewert; cousins, Slyvia Smith, Sheila Hyett and Jon Ewert; ten nephews; two nieces; and her very close friends, Mary Beth and Dave Willerton.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9 am until 10 am on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 10 am. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.
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