Clara Elaine "Biddy" Rayle
Continental - Clara Elaine "Biddy" Rayle, 66, of Continental, entered the gates of heaven on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Mercy Hospital, Defiance. She was born October 26, 1948 in Defiance to the late Steve and Mary (Curtis) Black. On August 5, 1967, she married Robert Rayle who died August 2, 2013.
Biddy is survived by her daughter: Stephanie (Will) Reinhart of Continental; a brother: Steve (Sandra) Black of Defiance; and two sisters: Java (Jeff) Barnwell of Cecil and Jodi (Ralph) Miller of Defiance. She is also preceded in death by a daughter, Tina Marie Rayle.
Biddy attended Defiance High School. She worked at the Peg Leg in Continental for 11 years and also worked at the Quick and Clean Laundromat. She was an amazing woman, with a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. She will be greatly missed and held very dear to our hearts. Biddy loved laughing and being with her family and her dogs.
A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2015 at Harvest Life Fellowship in Defiance (20000 County Road 424, Defiance, west of Integrity Automotive Group on Old 24). Pastor Eddy Jewel will officiate. In lieu of flowers donations may be given to the family.