09/28/2016
Bertha Lee (Vaughn) Raymond, 82, of Huxley, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 27, 2016.
Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 30, 2016 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Kevin Windham officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Huxley. Visitation will be Thursday, September 29, 2016 starting at 2 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born November 26, 1933 in Shelby County to Henry and Ella Alice (Snider) Vaughn.
She put her heart and soul into being a faithful wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, mentor, confidant and friend. In her daily life, she enjoyed taking care of household duties, but she also loved to work outside. She was always right beside Dean, and throughout the years, she helped him build their family homes and contributed greatly to the construction of their chicken houses and then worked in them daily. During hay season, you could find her on a tractor raking hay. There was never a job inside or out that intimidated her.
If she did find time to do something she enjoyed, she sewed. She was the truest form of unconditional love. She was completely selfless and always had her husband, children, grandchildren’s and great grandchildren’s needs taken care of before hers.
There was never a time when anyone questioned her confidence and loyalty. Her faith and belief in God was strong, and she lived according to that. She and Dean contributed many hours to the construction of Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church and was very dedicated to the upkeep of Pleasant Hill and Strong cemeteries.
She was a wonderful example of a God fearing mother and prefect example of true and honest morals and beliefs. She has left an honorable legacy and will be cherished in our hearts forever. She and Dean spent 63 years together on this earth and they will celebrate their 64th anniversary together in heaven.
She is preceded in death by her husband, A.D. “Dean” Raymond, Parents, Henry & Alice Vaughn, Son-in-law, Steve Hughes, Brother, Edward Vaughn, Sister & Brother-in-law, Agnes & Charles Bryan, Brother-in-law, Mack Dillard, Brother-in-law, Cindy O’Rear and Father-in-law & Mother-in-law, Claimond & Ozella Raymond.
She is survived:
Children:
James & Regina Raymond of Shelbyville
Pat Lovell & Steve Lovell of Center
Teresa Hughes of Joaquin
Chuck Raymond of Huxley
Beloved Mimi to her grandchildren & great-grandchildren:
J.B. Raymond & wife, Jennifer of Center
Bradley Lovell & wife, Casey of Shelbyville
Jessica Bradford of Bullard
Michael Dean Presswood of Joaquin
Brent Hughes & wife, Sara of Richmond, VA
Tyler Hughes & wife, Erin of Joaquin
Brigitte Raymond Eddins & husband, Ryan of Center
Katy McDaniel & Cole McDaniel of Center
Great-Grandchildren:
McKynize Bush, Justin & Jaxon Raymond, Delane & Carsey Lovell & Ella Bradford
Sisters:
Mildred Dillard of Center
Joann O’Rear of Huxley
Sisters-in-law & Brother-in-law:
Joan Vaughn of Nacogdoches
Lamerle Willey & husband, Henry Lee of Mauriceville
Vivian Raymond of Huxley
Special Family & Friends:
Jan Allen & husband, Terry of Center
Lona Dover Menefee of Shelbyville
Jesus “Chewy” Carrillo & Michael Carrillo
Megan McShane
Numerous Nieces & Nephews, Family & Friends
Pallbearers:
J.B. Raymond, Bradley Lovell, Michael Dean Presswood, Brent Hughes,
Tyler Hughes, Steve Lovell & Jesus “Chewy” Carrillo
Honorary Pallbearers:
Justin & Jaxon Raymond, Delane Lovell & Cole McDaniel
The family would like to extend a special heartfelt thanks to their caregivers & friends, Sandra Harper, Debra Jordan, Jennifer Stewart, Alayna Rash, Penny Trahan, Katy McDaniel & the Staff of Pine Grove Nursing Home.
In Lieu of flowers family request donations can be made to Pleasant Hill Cemetery, PO Box 91, Shelbyville, Texas 75973 or Strong Cemetery Fund, PO BOX 1383, Center, Texas 75935
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
