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Emma Rayner Obituary

RAYNER, EMMA GENE; of Pontiac; died August 12, 2013. She was 87. Born March 12, 1926 in Wellsville, Ohio to the late Charles B. and Sarelda Irene (nee: Hilton) Archer. She is survived by 8 children, Albert W. (Mary) Rayner, Ronald H. (Cathy) Rayner, Jeanne A. (James) Watt, Glenden R. Rayner, Marcia L. (William) Green, Alicia K. Pote, Thomas C. (Rebecca) Rayner and John A. (Beth) Rayner; two sisters, Bettie (the late John) Johnson and Anna Venos; also survived by 20 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren and one on the way. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Albert Rayner; one daughter, baby Elizabeth Rayner; and one brother, Charles Archer. Mrs. Rayner was a secretary for Pontiac Schools and a longtime member of All Saints Episcopal Church (171 W. Pike St., Pontiac) where her Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2013. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Friday from 3 to 6 and 7 to 9 p.m. at COATS FUNERAL HOME - WATERFORD. Memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Episcopal Church or Mercy Hospice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. To send a condolence go to
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Published by The Oakland Press from Aug. 13 to Aug. 15, 2013.

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August 14, 2014

Many of us will always remember your camp cooking for Mark Twain school and your kind words and help for all in attendance keep up the great work wherever you are now--we miss you---Jack Colbert

Matthew and Jennifer Nye

August 17, 2013

Rest In Peace Mrs. Rayner. Your legacy lives on with the love and generosity instilled in your entire famliy. God Bless

Mike and Kris Nye

August 16, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Rayner family. I'm sure she will be greatly missed. I never had the opportunity to meet her, but she sure raised a "nice" family. May she rest in peace.
Love, Mike and Kris Nye

Tom and Anne Keith

August 15, 2013

Our prayers are with your family....

William & Terry Fisher

August 13, 2013

God now has another very kind angel. We are so sorry for your loss.

August 13, 2013

Jeanne, Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to you and your family.
PNHS Class of 1968

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