RAYLEIGH MAE HOWELL, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital in Macon. Graveside funeral Services will be held at Sweet Home Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Chester at 2:00PM Monday, June 19, 2023, with Pastor Myron Parkerson officiating. Rayleigh passed away peacefully in her parents arms on June 17, 2023. She was born on April 8, 2023. During her short time here on this earth she touched many lives and was deeply loved by family and friends. She was a beacon of light for her family and will be remembered forever while she lies in the arms of Jesus. She is preceded in death by her paternal great grandmother, Geraldine Brack Howell and maternal great grandfather, Billy Earl Thompson. She is survived by her Parents; Brother; Maternal Grandparents; Paternal Grandparents; Maternal Great Grandparents; Paternal Great Grandparents; 3 Aunts; 2 Uncles; 5 First Cousins; Several Great Aunts and Great Uncles; Numerous Cousins. The family may be contacted at the Howell Residence. In lieu of flowers please contact Steve Thompson, 478-285-1134.