Raylene Crayne Pelfrey

Graduated from Westminster High School in 1958. Attended Anderson College in Anderson, Indiana 1958 - 60. She was a member of Camarada, a women's Christian sorority. Interned as a Medical Technician at Middletown Regional Hospital and worked there until 1963. Married Donald L. Pelfrey in 1960 and lived in Monroe, Ohio the rest of her life. Worked as secretary-notary public for the Print Shoppe in Middletown, secretary/accounts clerk for Middletown/Monroe School District for 22 years. Member of Breiel Blvd Church of God for 49 years and First Presbyterian until the present. Taught Sunday school and Adult Bible Classes for 46 years. Served on many boards and committees, sang in the choir and narrated several musical productions.

Raylene was a member of P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) and had established a scholarship fund through the Atrium Medical Foundation to assist students of Medical Technology and/or Ancillary services. Raylene was a member of Middletown Civic Chorus which presented Handel's Messiah at Christmas time. She volunteered at The Monroe Lending Library, Mount Pleasant Treasure Barn as well as being a board member and Patient Representative at Middletown Regional Hospital.

Raylene loved her family more than anything and enjoyed making a home and being involved in their lives. There was a creative light in her that found every opportunity to shine. She enjoyed crafts, painting, reading, sewing, quilting, gardening, playing the piano and being with friends. She and Don were married over 64 years and loved traveling together. Raylene enjoyed the annual spring visits to Hilton Head Island.

She was predeceased by her parents; grandparents, W.T. And Bertie Leverett, Frank and Ina Crayne. She is survived by her husband Don; son, David; daughter, Leah; chosen daughter, Cinda DeYoung Pelfrey; grandson, Daniel; granddaughter, Catie (Tyler) Brooks; sister ,Linda (George) Lambrides; brother-in-law, Bob (Ann) Baber; sister-in-law, Pat (Conrad) Germany; brother-in-law Ken and many nieces and nephews and chosen sister, Clinta Dayton (Stan) Farber.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 am, Monday, March 18, 2024 at the First Presbyterian Church, 2910 Central Avenue, Middletown, OH 45044 with Pastor Ed McNulty officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Raylene's Scholarship Fund at Atrium Medical Center Foundation.

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