Barbara Rayburn's obituary , Passed away on November 16, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Barbara Rayburn

March 31, 1935 - November 16, 2025 (90 years old)

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Barbara Rayburn's obituary , Passed away on November 16, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Melancon Funeral Home & Monument Co.

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Barbara Rayburn

March 31, 1935 - November 16, 2025 (90 years old)

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Barbara Rayburn Obituary

The world bids farewell to Barbara Rayburn of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, departing on November 16, 2025 at the age of 90. Barbara leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Rayburn to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband John Edward Rayburn, Sr.; her parents, Jack Whatley and Sarah Jenkins Whatley; her brother Lloyd Weldon Whatley; her grandsons, Christopher John Lopez and Kyle Jack Deville; and her sons-in-law, David Nathan Witherell and James Richard Dalby.

She is survived by: her children, Barbara June Witherell, Wanda Lynn Rayburn, Peggy Jean Dalby and John Edward Rayburn, Jr.; and her grandchildren, Heather Ray, Roxanne Witherell, Scott Witherell, Amanda Guillory and Jacob Rayburn. She is also survived by eleven great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, Barbara's family requests that those desiring to make a donation in her memory please consider Our Lady of the Lake/Senior Companion Program, 5959 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd. Suite A9, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 in the memory of Barbara W. Rayburn.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Melancon Funeral Home & Monument Co.



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