Birth date: May 5, 1948 Death date: Jul 28, 2025
DECATUR- Raeann Lane May, 77, of Spartanburg, SC, formerly of Decatur, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Clinton, IL to the late Martha Jane Coultas Lane and Raymond Read Obituary
I used to spend two weeks every summer with Aunt Martha and Uncle Raymond. I have many fond memories of those summers. Raeann had a wonderful knack of making everyone feel comfortable. She had the best laugh I’ve ever heard from anyone. Most importantly, she knew how to laugh at herself. And if she laughed at you, you didn’t mind because it was done in love. My condolences to her extensive family. May her memory be eternal!
-Valla Davis Wrona
I remember Raeann in my Spanish classes in High school. I believe she had then recently returned from living in Turkey for awhile. Is my memory correct? She had the biggest “ratted” hair we’d seen but soon it was everyone’s style but I think hers was still the largest. Wish I’d confirmed all this with her the few times she was able to join our little reunion lunch group.
Pam Harrold Buggar
I was the little girl next door that Raeann occasionally babysat. She was like a big sister as her parents were my second parents. I spent a great deal of time in her home, but moreso after she graduated and left home. Raeann had a hardy, infectious laugh and she was a great cook! When we worked together at DMH Home Health, we always loved whatever she brought to the potlucks. My favorite was her Stuffed Pepper soup. I still make it. Raeann was loved and respected and she will not be forgotten. My love and prayers go with you all. May God give you peace and comfort than only He can give.
Jan Turney-Dial
The little girl next door.
Raeann was like a big sister to me. She babysat me some while growing up. We were next door neighbors, and her parents Martha and Raymond were like my own parents. I spent a great deal of time in her home on Portland Place in Clinton. Raeann's laugh was hardy and infectious. She was a great cook and everyone at DMH Home Health loved whatever she brought to our potlucks. It was a blessing to know and love her. She will not be forgotten. Love and prayers to you all...
Jan Turney- Dial, the little girl next door.
