Arlester Rauls

RAULS, Mrs. Arlester - Age 66, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Genesys Health Park. Family hour 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at Joy Missionary Baptist Church, 670 E. Carpenter Rd., with funeral service commencing at 11 a.m. Pastor James Searcy officiating. Interment Gracelawn Community Cemetery, G-5710 N. Saginaw St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Rawls will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12Noon-8 p.m. Monday. Mrs. Arlester Rauls was born on March 9, 1945 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the daughter of A.D. and Emma Darrough. She was a twin to her brother Sylvester who preceded her in death. Arlester departed this life on April 5, 2011. She first received Christ in St. Louis, MO, under the leadership of Rev. Le’Ande Brown. Arlester came to Flint in 2000 and joined Joy Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor James E. Searcy. She served on the Usher Board and was faithful until her health failed. Arlester loved watching T.V., doing puzzles and playing fun cards with her sister. Mrs. Arlester Rauls leaves to cherish her memory: daughter, Freddie Mae Darrough of Jefferson City, MO; 2 sons, Danny Rauls, and Robert (Benita) Rauls, all of Pine Bluff, AR; 7 grandchildren, Renita Sanders of St. Louis, MO, Shalanda Sanders, Alonzo Darrough, both of Jefferson City, MO, Danille and Danny, Jr. Jackson and Kierra and Miyako, all of Pine Bluff, AR; great grandchildren, Montel, D’Angelo, Summer, all of Jefferson City, MO, Wallace, Jr., Marinta and Alona, all of St. Louis, MO; 2 sisters, Curtistine Rauls of Flint and Alma Gean Darrough of Seattle, WA; brother, James Darrough of Flint; a host of nieces and nephews; aunt, Velma Bailey of Flint; cousin, LeeAnna Hogatt of Lincoln Park, MI; brother-in-law, Willie Lee Rauls of Pine Bluff, AR; a host of other relatives and friends including special friends, Pastor James E. and Bessie Searcy, Virginia Holmes, Callie, Bob and Carol. Mrs. Rauls was preceded in death by her son, Wayne Rauls; grandson, Curtis Darrough; parents, A.D. and Emma Darrough; 2 sisters, Minnie Jasper and Willetta Crayton; 4 brothers, Sylvester, Joe, Charles and Baby Darrough. The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Swamy, Dr. Perm and staff, Dr. Hannan and the 3rd floor staff at Genesys.

Arlester Rauls

March 9, 1945 - April 5, 2011