Rayna was a free spirit that lived life to the fullest. Her heart was as big as her personality. Rayna had a smile and a contagious laugh that could fill a room. She was a friend to all. Rayna attended West Craven High School where she excelled in chorus. Rayna had a talent with hair and makeup and an amazing voice. Rayna will be truly missed by all, but will live in our hearts forever. To know you are finally home gives us peace. Today you'll run barefooted because there are no "nuggies" in Heaven.
Rayna is survived by her mother, Tabbatha Patterson and fiancé, Michael Moody, of New Bern and father, Travis Novash, of New Bern; step-dad, Ian Patterson, of Vanceboro; sisters, Makenna and Saylor, of the home; grandparents, Lisa Jones, Rodney Welch, and Belinda Massengill; step-grandparents, Thomas Todaro and Brenda Vest; great grandparents, William and Aleta Welch; aunts, Nina Albright, Barbara Adams, Alison Welch, Catey Welch, Conice Welch, and Rachael Farr; uncles, Daniel Welch, Benjamin Welch, Noah Massengill and Tony Massengill; cousins, Cody, Austin, Ashlin, Brody, Chloe, and Corbin.
She is preceded in death by great grandfather, Frank Causey; great grandmother, Peggy Allmond; and uncle, Sam Carrow.
A Celebration of Rayna's Life will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 1:00 PM and the family will receive visitors following the service.
Arrangements are held by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory.
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