Lorayne F. Wheeler

She attended Stephen F. Austin High School in Austin, Texas, graduating in 1944. She was married to Preston Matthias Wheeler in 1942. They had celebrated 58 years of marriage together at the time of his passing in 2000.

She is survived by her son, Preston E. Wheeler, Austin Texas, daughter, Carla Wheeler Edwards, Medina, Texas, her sister, Elizabeth Jan Ermis, San Diego, California, and the many nieces & nephews of her extended family.

Lorayne had an extensive working career in Austin, spending 20 years at Capitol National Bank, and then taking on the management of her husband’s chiropractic practice for another 23 years, until his retirement.

She attended and was a choir member of the Austin branch of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Lorayne was passionate about cooking and could be counted on to help feed the multitudes at the various church retreats and the yearly conferences. Her passion for cooking was exceeded only by her love of football, and her long-term devotion to her Austin home team, The University of Texas Longhorns.

Lorayne loved spending leisure time on weekends at Lake Travis boating with her husband Preston. She served as a Girl Scout Troup Leader in the Rollingwood Community of Austin where she was also involved for many decades in the communities’ civic activities. Lorayne was always noted for her style, grace, and love of entertaining. She was well-loved by family, friends and neighbors. She will be greatly missed by all.