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Mary Loretta Rasberry, 63, of Orange passed away on Saturday, May 31, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

Mary was a native and lifelong resident of Orange. She was born on Nov. 8, 1950, to Lena Lou (Reed) and Walter Weldon Craig. Mary had a strong faith in God and attended Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville. She enjoyed the outdoors, especial growing and caring for flowers and trees in her yard, and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be missed dearly by all.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Lena Craig, and brother, Doyle Craig.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Dana Ladner and husband, Herman of Buna; sons, Heath Prejean and wife, Tawana of Pearl, MS, Casey Lane Rasberry of New York, NY; sister, Aileen Faulk and husband, Larry of Mauriceville; brother, Marvin Craig and wife, Theresa of Sulphur. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Brett Ladner, Haylee Ladner, Austin Prejean, Lizze Prejean; childhood friend, Debi Rankin of Orange, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, June 2, at 6:00 pm, at Calvary Baptist Church in Deweyville, with a gathering of family and friends one hour prior to service time. The Rev. John Fortenberry will be officiating. Cremation arrangements were entrusted with Dorman Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in the memory of Mary L. Rasberry to Calvary Baptist Church Youth Program P.O. Box 77 Deweyville, TX 77614.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.