Carol M. Rayburn, 80, of Romney, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at her home.  She was born August 28, 1937, in Lafayette, to the late John James and Dorothy  Anglin  James Gross.

Carol graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School in 1955.  On December 1, 1961, she married Jack Rayburn  in New Buffalo, MI and he preceded her in death on November 6, 2008.

Carol was active in Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.  She was the Horse and Pony Drill Team Coach for 4-H for 20 years.  Carol enjoyed sewing, horses and gardening.

Surviving are her children Tina (Ben) Richardson of Boise, ID, Cindy (Gary) Ratcliff of Lafayette, Brenda Rendon of Romney, Jaimie Rayburn of Crawfordsville, Kayce (Bob) Auman of Greencastle, Max Rayburn of Romney, grandchildren Becki, Amber, Erika, Sayde, Nikki, Sydney, Grant, Wyatt, Clayton, Montana and 7 great grandchildren.  Also surviving is her brother Max (Edna) James of Lafayette.  Carol was preceded in death by her brother Gary James and Son-in-law Bob Rendon.

Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until the time of the service at 2:00 pm on Friday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd., Mary Hollis officiating.