Delma E. Rawlings (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Delma “Dee” E. Rawlings, daughter of Roger B. and Helen M. Luther Rawlings, was born May 29, 1965, in Eldorado, Kansas. She departed this life Saturday, November 26, 2022, in Mercy Hospital, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of fifty-seven years, five months, and twenty-seven days.
Her father preceded her in death.
Dee is survived by her significant other, Jim Reay, of Lebanon, Missouri; three daughters, Kate Williams, and her significant other, Johnnie Wilbanks, Burgundy Rawlings-Doyle, all of Lebanon, Missouri, and Marsha Mims, and her husband, Brian, of Clinton, Alabama; a son, Dakota Rawlings Stevens, of Lebanon, Missouri; five grandchildren, Justin, Paden, LA, Andren, and Connor; her mother, Helen Luther, of Augusta, Kansas; two brothers, Kenny Rawlings, of Eldon, Missouri, and Roger “Slugger” Rawlings, of Arma, Kansas; a half-brother, Glen Rawlings; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was raised in Kansas, and Richland, and Lebanon, Missouri. She graduated from Richland High School. She owned her own AAA cab company, did medical transports along with various other jobs. She also was a devoted mother to her children.
In her spare time she enjoyed reading and knitting. She had a good entrepreneurial spirit. She loved her family dearly and especially enjoyed having time with her grandchildren. She was very proud to be an organ donor.
Dee was a loving significant other, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and was a caring friend. We celebrate her life and her accomplishments and know that her family and friends will cherish the wonderful memories they made with her during her lifetime.
A memorial has been established for Midwest Organ Transplant and contributions may be made through the funeral home.
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