Raylene Peoples was born on June 11, 1941 in Dallas Texas to the parentage of Landry R Peoples Sr. and Erma Anderson Peoples, both preceded her in death. Raylene was the 2nd born out of 10 children.

Raylene received her formal education in Dallas Independent School District and was a graduate of Hamilton Park.

She found God at an early age at Shiloh Baptist Church in Garland, Texas under the leadership of the Late Rev. James Rowe.

Raylene started her family at an early age. Her first born son and daughter were Willie Charles Peoples (Anthony) and Erma Yvonne Peoples (Yvonne).   During her 1st marriage came her 3rd child Joe Lewis Rutherford (Red).  In her final marriage her 4th and last baby was named Rachel Raylene Starks (Birdie).

Raylene fell in love with the work of phlebotomy (lab tech), while working for Dr. Gee in Richardson Texas.  Raylene had a love for helping others whether she knew them or not.  At a time or two she has been known to take them home, feed them and allow them to bathe.  She had a heart of serving.  She retired from Medical City Hospital of Dallas due to failing health.  Raylene was a workaholic, working 2-3 jobs at a time.  She loved what she did. Raylene was a faithful volunteer worker at the Hamilton Park voting poles for many years.

Raylene was preceded in death by her mother and father, her younger brothers, James Harold & Donnie Lee Peoples, her eldest sister Geraldine Peoples Galloway and the youngest sister Linda Peoples Moody and let's not forget her 2 furry family members, Mr. Buttons and Samantha (Sam).
Raylene leaves to cherish her memory her 4 children, Willie (Anthony), Erma (Yvonne), Joe (Red) and Rachel (Birdie); 9 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 5 siblings, Mary Moore, Carrie Lewis (Clyde); Helen, Joyce & Landry Jr. Peoples; 1 Aunt: Elizabeth (Lizzie) Peoples; 1 Uncle: Searoe Peoples (Helen); special friends: Linda Ellis & Mattie Chester, nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.