September 27, 2016 ~ January 19, 2009
LINDEN Mary Alice Ray, age 92, of Keithville, LA and formerly of Linden, TX, passed away on January 19, 2009. Mrs. Ray was born in Cleveland, TX on September 27, 1916, to Virgil W. and Dora Wright Carter. She married Jewel F. Fay on November 11, 1939. They were long-time residents of Longview before moving to Linden. They were married 59 years before his death in 1999. Mrs. Ray was a homemaker and she was a wonderful cook. She avidly worked word puzzles and she loved all babies. She was active in Eastern Star in both the Hallsville and Linden Chapters, where she served in all offices. In addition to her husband and her parents, Mrs. Ray was preceded in death by her sister, Edith Kirkham and brother, Wright Carter. She is survived by her children, daughter, Sandra Ray Tesnow and husband, Ed of Keithville, LA; son, Jerry Carter Ray of Mountain View, AR, and son, Eddie Ray and wife Nancy of Longview, TX; sister, Sue Gassiott of Cleveland, TX, brother, Robert Carter and wife, Jean, of Cleveland, TX, and brother, Keith Carter and wife Ghita of Georgetown; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home in Linden. Michael Ray Bottoms, Mrs. Rays grandson, will conduct the funeral service on Thursday at 10:30 A.M. at First Baptist Church in Linden. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Linden, P O Box 179, Linden, Texas 75563 or Summer Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 8924 Jewella Ave., Shreveport, LA 71118.
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Our prayers are with you during this time of loss. My son and I have very fond memories of your mom. She is very fortunate to have lived a full and glorious life but is certainly in a better place today. God bless you all.
I have many memories of both Mr. and Mrs. Ray but the candy making was at the top. I was shocked Mrs. Ray put the hot candy on the kitchen table to cool. It was so good when it cooled. My prayers and thoughts are with the family and especially Sandra and Ed who took good care of her.Love, Betty
We are so sorry for your loss, our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Lean on the Lord and he will see you through all things.Love,Milton & Stephanie Bennett
EDDIE AND NANCY, I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM. MAY GOD GIVE YOU PEACE AND COMFORT AT THIS TIME. GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU IN HIS CARE. JO ANN
I didn't know Mary but my Grandmother Ray and Aunt Frances talked about all of the family when we were children. I'm sorry for your loss and know that you will miss her dearly for you have wonderful memories. She will never be completely lost to you.
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We both thought the world of Mary, she was a beautiful woman with a great kind heart and caring soul. We wish and pray for Sandra and the other family members to find comfort as you cope with your loss.
My mother, Mary Ray, was a good woman.But to me she was more than my Mom; she was a good friend. Thanks to all of you for your words honoring her, and for your love and friendship.