  Virginia Raylyne Stambaugh of Denison, Texas went to her heavenly home in the arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at TMC Hospital in Denison. Raylyne was born on June 4, 1957, daughter of William R. and Barbara V. Stambaught in Sherman, Texas. Although starting her education at Washington Elementary in Sherman in 1963, after 3 years she moved to the Howe public school system, where she successfuly graduated from Howe High School with the Class of 1976. After graduation, she worked for Burlington Industries in Sherman, Texas until the company closed in 1986. Following her departure from Burlington, she took a job at the Anna Truck Stop until leaving years later to move to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Upon returning from Tulsa in 2013 (16 years later), she accepted a job with the Sherman ISD, where she remained until her health started to decline due to COPD. Since she was unable to work due to illness, she was active in various hobbies such as making wreaths, hand piece quilting, jar openers, and jigsaw puzzles. Raylyne was the proud mother of a son, Bradley W. Mayo (deceased) and a devoted daughter, Ariana E. Burger, who resides in the Denison area. She was also blessed with 2 grandchildren, Rylan James Burger and Hadley Faye Renfro, whom she loved and adored, and a host of friends and family. Raylyne is survived by both parents; daughter and partner, Eric Renfro; grandchildren; sisters, Tina Cox and husband, Bob; and Beth Waller; 3 nephews, J. Lucas Hawkins and wife, Melissa; Joshua R. Stambaugh; and Bradley R. Skaggs; one niece, Sarah Underwood; great-nephews; great-nieces; 3 uncles, Pat Stambaugh; Joe Lee Stambaugh; and Walter Foster; one aunt, Reba Ulmer; and many cousins. Preceding Raylyne in death were her son, Bradley Mayo in 2006; 3 nephews, Joshua, Jacob and Micah Hawkins; and all grandparents. The funeral service was held Monday morning, February 1, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Howe. Interment followed at Hall Cemetery in Howe, Texas.  William Ray Stambaugh, better known by family and friends as Bill Stambaugh, was born February 5, 1940, son of Orval Ray Stambaugh and Anna Bell Miller Stambaugh. The family resided in the town of Celina, Texas until they moved to Howe, Texas. Pre-deceasing Bill were his parents; brothers, Sam and James Morgan; eldest daughter, Virginia Raylyne Stambaugh; and grandchildren, Joshua Hawkins, Bradley Mayo, Jacob Hawkins, and Micah Hawkins. Surviving family members include his wife, Barbara Virginia Foster Stambaugh; brothers, Pat and Joe Lee Stambaugh; sister, Reba and husband, Larry Ulmer; daughters, Tina Cox and husband, Robert; and Shellie Waller; grandchildren: Lucas Hawkins, and wife, Melissa; Joshua Stambaugh; Sarah Underwood and Rodney; Ariana Burger Renfro and Eric; and Bradley Skaggs. Surviving great-grandchildren include Briana, Brandon, and Victoria Stapleton; Lysell Hawkins; Callie Fikes; Brentley Martin; Lane Underwood; Rylan Burger; and Hadley Renfro. While students at Howe High School, Bill met and dates his future bride, Barbara Foster. Their marriage followed on October 7, 1956 and lasted for 65 years until God called Bill home on the morning of October 22, 2021. God blessed their union with a legacy that continues in the lives of the children who Bill helped to nurture. Bill was a 50 years member of the Masonic Lodge. He began his membership with the Howe Masonic Lodge where he was a past Master. When the Howe Lodge closed, he moved his membership to the Mantua Masonic Lodge in Van Alstyne, Texas. Those that have known Bill throughout his life in Howe remember him best for his tenure as a Supervisor of Johnson & Johnson, where he eventually retired prior to the plant closing. Many past J & J alumni have made it a point to tell family members how Bill was the best supervisor they ever had. He made many friends throughout his lifetime and made it a point to be there for those who needed help. He was also a tough negotiator, but a fair man who honored whatever commitments he made to others, and expected the same in return. After retirement he spent his mornings, and some afternoons, at the Howe Exxon, drinking coffee, socializing with his friends and meeting new people. When in town, his brother, Joe Lee Stambaugh, would join him. William Ray Stambaugh will be missed by many. Rest in peace and God bless your soul. But do not fret for the family you have left behind to go to your reward. They are strong, resilient, and dependable...a product of your support, patience, and guidance. You will be missed and never forgotten. Graveside services were held Tuesday afternoon, October 26, 2021 at Hall Cemetery in Howe, Texas.   Hall Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson CountyTXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |