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Marion Jean Raymer, 65, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 30, 2023, in Port Arthur.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Sinclair Oubre. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Orange, Texas, on January 14, 1958, she was the daughter of Rex Steele and Jackie (Richard) Steele. Marion graduated from St. Mary Catholic School in Orange. Before retiring, she worked as a unit secretary for CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. In Marion’s free time, she loved taking care of her two dogs, and frequently volunteered for Eagle Riders Motorcycle Club. Marion loved cajun dancing and singing karaoke, her go-to song being Coal Miner’s Daughter by Loretta Lynn. She was loved by many, and her memory will be cherished by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Clifford Raymer; and parents, Rex Steele and Jackie (Richard) Steele.

She is survived by her sons, Jeff Raymer and wife, Hayley of Conroe, Texas and Chris Raymer and wife, Delmi of Orange; grandchildren, Owen Raymer and Ella Raymer; and brother, Rex Steele, Jr. and wife, Benny; Fur babies, Bootsie and Duquesa.