Lura Nell Anders, 78, of Palacios died July 4, 2007. She was born June 15, 1929 in Elk City, Oklahoma to the late Guy R. Claybourn, Sr. and Blanche L. Kirkwald Claybourn. She was a member of the United Methodist Church; member of Athena Club; and an avid birdwatcher.

Survivors include daughter Rebecca P. L. Raplee of Macomb, IL; sons Robert C. Rjaplee and Rich C. Raplee both of Nashville, TN, Randall C. Raplee of Lavergne, TN & Ryan G. Raplee of Macomb, IL; sister Joann Dyson of LaSalle, TX; brothers Guy Claybourn, Jr. & wife Colleen of Palacios, James K. Claybourn & wife Dorothy of Powers, OR, Jon Claybourn & wife Kaye of Bay City; grandchildren Hanna G. Raplee Adkison & Abigail R. Raplee-Adkison and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Ray Anders, sister Marian Claybourn Curran and brother Marshall Claybourn.

Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Monday, July 9, 2007 at the Palacios Cemetery with Colleen Claybourn officiating. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements with Palacios Funeral Home in Palacios. 361-972-2012.