March 25, 2026
PRESENT: 12
FIRST TIME: Chuck Schorn
LONG TIME: None
GUESTS: None
SICKNESS: None
Deaths
Sylvia Vaughn
Passed Away March 18, 2026
This is my mother (Verna Sylvia Welch Vaughn), walking the streets of Hot Springs Arkansas, circa 1950 – full of life, grace and strength. She has no idea of the adventurous life ahead of her.
Today, she walks the streets of Heaven with a fully restored body free of pain and in the arms of our Savior.
She left this world for a better one March 18, 2026, just shy of 92 exquisite years lived on earth.
In the days ahead, our family will come together to honor her and celebrate the extraordinary life she lived.
She led by example in every way – with kindness, resilience and a zest for life that made all of us better people for knowing her. We are endlessly grateful and feel so very blessed to be a part of her legacy.
It was truly an honor to call her Momma, Grandma, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend to so many – and simply loved in every one of those precious roles.
Rest easy Momma. We’ll try our very best to take it from here and be examples of your legacy with love and sprinkle a little bit of “spice” here & there too. Just like you would Memorial plans are underway and will be posted after determined.
We appreciate all of you. God Bless🙏🏻
Cindy Butler
June 16, 1963 – February 26, 2026
Cindy Gail Byers went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2026. She was born June 16, 1963 in Dallas, Texas and was the daughter of Bobby Hugh Butler and Sarah Jane Butler. Cindy was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to those around her.
After high school Cindy attended and graduated from secretarial school. She worked for E-Systems, later known as Raytheon, remaining there for 20 years. She later moved to Cross Roads, Texas and worked for the school district for 11 years, retiring due to health issues. Cindy enjoyed creating memories, cross stitching, and scrapbooks. Her greatest joys in life were knowing the Lord, her family, and having her son Neil.
Cindy is preceded in death by her father, Bobby H. Butler, and her grandparents.
Cindy is survived by her husband, Eddie Byers and son, Neil Byers of Cross Roads; stepchildren, Josh Byers and Lori Byers of Malakoff; mother, Sarah Butler of Rockwall; grandchildren, Lexi Givens, Liyah Givens, and J.J. Byers; brother, Bobby Wade Butler, sister-in-law, Kelly Butler; and nephew, Christopher Butler of Rockwall; as well as many uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Cindy Gail Butler Byers Obituary February 26, 2026 – Moorhead Funeral Home
Announcements
Medical Claims for reimbursement can be mailed to:
Alight Smart Choice Solutions
PO Box 64009
The Woodlands, TX
77387
This info was posted on our Facebook group.
Alight has a benefits “Gateway” website that will be used for benefits administration. If you haven’t created an account yet go to www.alight.com to do so. Scroll all the way down to the bottom. Click on “Find Your HR Website” and type in RAYTHEON under “Who is your employer?”. This will pop up a link to www.yourtotalrewards.com/rtx and select “New user?”. The “New user?” selection links to a couple of identifying questions and then steps you through the account setup. It recognized me and I was able to set up my account so I could create my profile and preferences. They had my old employee email address in my profile and I had to call Alight to get that corrected (800-243-8135). Be sure to check your beneficiary information. This was blank for me so I corrected that. Also, if you are married, your personal information probably transferred over as single. This would cause any medical reimbursement claims for your spouse to be denied. Call the benefits people so they can correct it.
Alight will manage the medical reimbursement and we will be able to check our DDB balance, submit claims, authorize direct deposit, etc. online.
If you need help setting up your Alight account, reimbursement claims, Direct deposit, etc. please email me at emmawahlstrom@aol.com. Terry Gaus has offered to help the retirees who may have questions. I can also help navigate the swamp if you need assistance.
Eileen continues to collect eye glasses for donation to the Lion’s Club. Thank you all who have donated.
Our next luncheon will be April 29th. Tell your fellow retirees! Bring a guest!
Garland ESY/Raytheon Retirees 
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