Gloria Alexander Rayborn

Gloria Jacqueline Alexander Rayborn, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on August 22, 2026. She was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1935, in Jayess, Mississippi, and had been a resident of Watson, Louisiana, for the past 30 years. She was the oldest daughter of Lester and Henrie Alexander.

Gloria was a loving wife to Billy Burkett Rayborn for 67 years until his passing in April 2020. Caring for the people she loved was one of her greatest joys. She expressed that love through cooking, celebrating holidays, visiting her sisters, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Gloria was a charter member of Riverside Baptist Church, where she faithfully worshiped and deeply cherished the ladies in her Sunday school class.

Gloria is survived by her son, Glen Anthony Rayborn (Teresa), and two daughters, Jean Wilson (Chuck) and GayLynn Thompson (Norman). She was incredibly proud of her six grandchildren: Michael Rayborn (Brandi), Mark Rayborn (Ashley), Janee Allen (Trent), Carlee Norman (Coby), Sara Lambeth (Hadley), and Amy McCormick; and her 10 great-grandchildren: Hadley June and Hayes Rayborn, Laken and Lainey Rayborn, Parker, Jude, and Eloise Allen, Brooks and Jackson Norman, and Alex McCormick.

She is also survived by three sisters, Linda Rosso, Judy Gilchrist, and Sally Presnell.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Billy; her great-grandson, Weston; two sisters, KayLynn Alexander and Pansy Dunaway; and two brothers, Doug and Pete Alexander.

A graveside service will be held at noon on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Greer Cemetery in Jayess, Mississippi, officiated by Bro. Larry Hubbard, followed by a fellowship meal at Jayess Baptist Church.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Joyce, Jamie, Victoria, Carla, Wendi and Velmecia of Clarity Hospice for the loving and compassionate care they provided to Gloria and her family.