Bernice Faye Lay Obituary

Bernice Faye Lay, born on March 24, 1937 in Paige, Texas, passed away on June 15, 2026. Bernice leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Raschke and Ella Raschke (Jenke); and her brothers, Edwin Raschke and Harvey Raschke. She is survived by: her husband Oscar Lay of Lexington; her daughter Carolyn; her son-in-law Spencer Schneider of Giddings; her son Clyde; her daughter-in-law Sandra Lay of Lexington; her grandchildren, Gordon Schneider (Destiny) of Conroe, Brittney Schneider of Giddings, Joshua Lay (Megan Voigt) of Lexington and Zachary Lay (Jacki) of Lexington; her great grandchildren, Mason, Madisyn, Hayden Schneider of Conroe, Paislee Gunter of Giddings, Alli of Lexington, Pistol of Lexington, Rebel of Lexington, Rookie Lay of Lexington, Jordyn of Lexington, Clint of Lexington and Jaxen Dyer of Lexington; her great great grandchild Mesa Goodrich of Lexington; and her sisters-in-law, Dorothy Raschke of Austin and Dorothy Exner of Brenham. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorials may be made to St. James Lutheran Church in Lexington, Hospice Austin, or to the charity of one's choice.