Samantha "Brown" Graydon

Samantha "Brown" Graydon obituary

Samantha "Brown" Graydon

Samantha Graydon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brown-Holley Funeral Home LLC - Rayville on Sep. 18, 2025.

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Samantha Gaydon, 59, of Rayville, LA was born January 31, 1966 and passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025 in Rayville, LA. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Samantha was preceded in death by her parents, William "Jack" Jasper Brown and Cornelia Jane Shipp Brown.

Survivors include her children, Thomas Chaz Gaydon (Ashley) and Christian Taylor Gaydon; grandchildren, Easton Gaydon, Emerson Gaydon, Evelyn Gaydon, and Elijah Gaydon; beloved friend, Melissa Raminzs; siblings, Lynn Casavant (Marc), David Brown (Cindy), and Becky Parson.

Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com.

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