Julie Dawn Rayle of Cobb Island, Maryland died on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at her residence. She was 56 years old.

Julie loved to dance and she owned her own dance studio for over 30 years. She enjoyed playing Bingo, watching the Redskins and spending time with family, friends and her dogs. She was a member of New Life Church in La Plata.

Julie Dawn Rayle, widow of the late James "Jim" Edward Rayle Sr. and the beloved mother of Jimmy, Jeff and Dawn Rayle. Also surviving her is her father Jack "Sonny" Melcher, her mother Peggy Messina, her step-father Howard Simmons and her long-time companion Donnie Clark.

Visitation on Monday, April 7, 2014 from 2PM to 4PM and from 6PM to 8PM at New Life Church, 9690 Shepherd's Creek Place, La Plata, MD 20646. Service on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 beginning at 11:00AM at New Life Church, 9690 Shepherd's Creek Place, La Plata, MD 20646. Interment to follow Wesleyan Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Julie Rayle Fund, C/O Community Bank of the Chesapeake, P. O. Box 1810, La Plata, MD 20646 to help with her end of life expenses and funeral costs.

Arrangements by Raymond Funeral Service, P.A.