Jane Pate Rawson

1924 ∼ 2012

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Jane Pate Rawson, 87, of Orange passed away at her home Saturday, January 28, 2012.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Branch of Wesley United Methodist Church in Orange. A graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. at Isaac Lowe Cemetery in Hemphill.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home on Monday, January 30, 2012.

She was born October 26, 1924 in Hemphill to Oscar Perry and Vera Bennett Pate. She was a teacher for over 42 years, having begun her career at age 19 in Hemphill and teaching at Little Cypress for over 30 years. Mrs. Rawson was a member of First United Methodist Church in Hemphill, the Woman's Club of Orange, Delta Kappa Gamma, Alpha Delta Kappa and the Eastern Star for over 50 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Glenn Pate and Harold Pate and sister, Pauline Podhaiski.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Francis Rawson of Orange; daughter and son-in-law, Fran and Larry Hulsey of Orange; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Warren Rawson and Patty DeLaney of Houston; five grandchildren, Karen Fisher and husband, Kyle of Mauriceville, Daniel Hulsey of Orange, Dr. Darrin Hulsey of Knoxville, TN, David Hulsey and wife, Tammy of Orange, Oscar DeLaney Rawson of Houston; seven great grandchildren, Morgan and Maggie Fisher of Mauriceville, Brynne Hulsey of Bridge City, Theron, Trevor, Taylor and Dayla Hulsey of Orange and numerous nieces and nephews who were very special.

Serving as pallbearers will be David Hulsey, Darrin Hulsey, Daniel Hulsey, Taylor Hulsey, Theron Hulsey, Trevor Hulsey and Kyle Fisher. Oscar DeLaney Rawson will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

The family would like to thank Dr. Castellanos and staff, Gordon and Parker LLP and staff, Odyssey Health Care, Advantage Plus Home, Home Instead Senior Care and Kandi and Carol who were her caregivers.

The family requests that donations be made to the scholarship fund of Delta Kappa Gamma Theta Psi Chapter, 6415 Steeple Chase, Orange, TX 77632.

Condolences

Anonymous February 4, 2012

Mr. Rawson, Frannie and Warren I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. Indeed I understand your sorrow as I lost my Dad on Dec. 6th. Mrs. Rawson was my mentor, colleague and friend. I will miss her. My prayers are with you all.##imported-begin##Jo Nell Barrett##imported-end##

Anonymous February 2, 2012

So very sorry to hear about your loss. I will always remember her laugh. It was special.##imported-begin##Donald McLemore##imported-end##

Anonymous February 2, 2012

Fran, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear precious mom. I will never forget her sweet smile and her way of making everyone she met feel so lucky to have known her. Fran you have so many of her traits...her smile,her laugh and her ability to ##imported-begin##Wanda Sanchez##imported-end##

Anonymous February 1, 2012

To the family of Jane Rawson, Our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow. Charles and I can't express how saddened we are to hear of your loss. I'll never forget Mrs. Rawson as my Home Economics teacher. What an inspiration. Even today I think ##imported-begin##Jeaentte Trahan##imported-end##

Anonymous January 31, 2012

Frannie, Mr. Rawson and of course all the entire family...I have been praying for you since the moment I found out that your precious one had left this life and entered eternity. The service today was so very lovely and I'm glad I was able to attend. I'll##imported-begin##Patricia Hinson##imported-end##

Anonymous January 31, 2012

My deepest condolences to the family of Mrs. Rawson. She was the finest teacher I ever had. I will remember her always.##imported-begin##Karen Nation##imported-end##

Anonymous January 30, 2012

I will always miss her beautiful smile. She made many school trips with us at Little Cypress. Every so many years when I came to town, a group of us girls would go to see her and Mr. Rawson. We would ring the doorbell and when they came to the door, we ##imported-begin##Gloria Narducci McAlum##imported-end##

Anonymous January 30, 2012

Dear Rawson Family, may the love of family and friends hold you together at this time. Many fond memories of when Warren & Johnny were in school and best of friends. I always knew Johnny was in the best of company when he was at the Rawson or Pendergast##imported-begin##John & Beverly Hanes##imported-end##

Anonymous January 30, 2012

Carolyn Hooper and I would like to say we are sorry to hear of Mrs.rawson passing.We will have you and yours in our prayers during this time.Thank you Mr. Rawson, with our love. Larry/Carolyn Shoemake##imported-begin##larry shoemakeCarolyn and##imported-end##

Anonymous January 30, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Rawson. She was a special lady and will be missed. keeping you and your family in my prayers##imported-begin##LorettaWilburnDaniels##imported-end##

Anonymous January 30, 2012

Uncle Frank, Fran and Warren: Aunt Jane was certainly a favorite of mine and I have many great memories of you and her at Daddy Pate's home in Hemphill in years past. Her laugh was simply the best! She will be missed.##imported-begin##Robert Pate##imported-end##