Louraye Elizabeth Haag, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 7, 2026. Born on March 27, 1944, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Throughout her life, Louraye embodied warmth, kindness, and an unwavering dedication to her family and community.
Louraye's journey through life was marked by love and resilience. She was predeceased by her devoted parents, Charles Keyser and Rosemary Francisco, her beloved brothers Ronald Keyser Sr., Wallace Harris, and Francis "Mike" Harris, her dear sister Margaret Collins, and her first husband, James Pyne, with whom she shared 32 wonderful years. In 2010, Louraye found love again and married Albert Haag, sharing 11 beautiful years together.
Her legacy continues through her surviving family, which includes her loving siblings, Charlotte Stapleton, Dawn Kendall, and Lawrence Harris. Louraye was a devoted mother to George Bailey Sr. and Nadine Cahueque, and a cherished mother-in-law to Tracy Bailey. Her heart swelled with pride for her grandchildren, Kyle Bailey, George Bailey Jr., James Bailey, Evan Haidet, and Natassia Gardiner, as well as her thirteen great-grandchildren, who brought immense joy into her life.
Louraye's commitment to helping others was evident in her long career as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Dubois Manor Nursing Home, where she worked tirelessly to provide care and comfort to her patients. Her compassion extended beyond her professional life, as she was an active member of the Brockway Moorhead Methodist Church for 35 years, finding strength and community in her faith.
An avid bowler, Louraye enjoyed participating in a bowling league at DuBois Bowling Alley. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life, such as reading the newspaper with her morning coffee and spending cherished moments with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Louraye had a particular fondness for the holidays, with Halloween and Christmas holding special places in her heart.
Known for her heartwarming smile and the ability to make anyone feel welcomed, Louraye touched the lives of many. Her hallmark birthday cards, filled with meaningful passages and handwritten touches, were treasured by those who received them.
A private funeral service will be held to honor Louraye's memory, providing a moment of reflection and celebration of her extraordinary life at a later time TBD.
The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude for the love and support they have received and extends an invitation to honor Louraye's memory by considering donations to a cause close to her heart.
In the words of her family: "Life is not the same without you—you were so special and wonderful. With love always, I remember you. With fond memories, I think of you. You are too precious to be forgotten and too priceless to be ever replaced. You were unique and one in a million...you're dearly missed in many ways. Deep within our hearts, there's a special place where nothing at all has changed...it's filled with precious memories of you that could never fade away. I cherish them dearly and always will, for you're unforgettable to me."
Louraye Elizabeth Haag, you will be dearly missed and forever cherished in the hearts of all who knew you.
