Rebecca Ann Rayfield

Ms. Rebecca Ann Rayfield was born December 24, 1925 in Welch, West Virginia. She was called to eternal rest on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. Rebecca worked many years in the dry cleaning industry; from which she retired in 1998.

Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents, Miller and Orabell Smith; and sisters, Orabell Mims and Carrie Rowe.

Rebecca leaves to cherish her memory with, daughters, Sadie L. Richards and Barbara J. Smith-Stepney; grandchildren, Albert Richards, Anthony (Lisa) Richards, Kimberly Smith-Jenkins, Sanyetta Smith, and Andre Richards; great grandchildren, Tamarra Albert, Jaynee Albert, Levi Richards, Josiah Richards, Aubrey Richards, Andre Richards Sr., Marcus Jenkins Jr., Deandre Richards, Ariel Richards, Savannah Rowell, Skylynn Richards, and Myles Smith, great-great grandchild, Andre Richards Jr.; special nephew, Samuel Nathaniel Johnson; much loved great niece/caregivers, Sylvia Jackson and Dennis Annor; close friend for many years, Reginald “Butch” Malone Sr.; and a host of nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Rebecca will be truly missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.

Visitation 2:00pm and Memorial Service 3:00pm Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.