Lillie A. Ray
November 10, 2009
Lillie A. Ray, 74, of New Franklin, died, Monday, November 9, 2009 at Cooper County Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday at the H.T. May and Son Funeral Home in Boonville. Burial will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Friday at the H.T. May and Son Funeral Home.
Lillie Ann was born November 4, 1935 in New Franklin, Mo. to Claude and Eara Pannell Fulcher. She attended Douglas Grade School in New Franklin and Sumner High School in Boonville, graduating in May 1954. She was united in marriage to Richard T. ” Jack” Ray in September 1954, and to this union a son was born.
Lillie Ann was a member of St. James Baptist Church in New Franklin where she served as pianist. She also served as pianist for Hughes Chapel A.M.E. Church in New Franklin.
Lillie Ann worked in housekeeping In New Franklin for several years. She later worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Boonville Nursing Home, Kemper Military School and College, Rest Haven Nursing Home (two times) , Missouri Training School. Riverdell Care Center,all in Boonville and Golden Hour Retirement Home in New Franklin , from where she retired in 1999.
Survivors include a son Anthony L. Ray of the home in New Franklin, two nieces Mrs. Alfreda Parker of Boonville, and Mrs. Gladys Holmes of Kansas City, Mo., great nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews , cousins and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two brothers.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association, The National Kidney Foundation or Howard County Home Health and Hospice.
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7 Responses to “Lillie A. Ray”
Dear Anthony,
You were a loving son to your mother. One that every mother would love to have as a son. May you know God’s comforting presence, His faithful love, and His peace that passes understanding to carry you through.
“For He hath said, ” I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” Hebrews 11:5
DEAR ANTHONY;
TOM AND I ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR MOTHER’S PASSING.SHE WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON, BUT WHO BETTER TO KNOW THIS THAN YOU.
I WILL REMEMBER HER SWEET SELF AND NEVER FORGET HOW KIND YOU BOTH WERE WHEN WE LOST DIANE.
IF ANYTHING TOM AND I CAN DO, PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO CALL UPON US.
YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.
LOVE
TOM AND MELANIE HOLEM SPENCER
Anthony,
I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom she was such a sweet person I know my Mom is very heartbroken they were such good friends. The Townlain Family will have you in their Prayers.
Anthony,
You have my deepest sympathy. I remember us all growing up together — being like family. I was so glad that I gave her flowers while she was living on her birthday last Wednesday so that she could see & enjoy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Barb Hester
Anthony, Sorry to hear about the loss of the mother that you loved so very much. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this very difficult time. Jerry, Daisy and Daniel Nowlin
Anthony,
We are so sorry to hear about your Mother. I know you will miss her a lot. If you need anything you know you can give Gary and I a call. You also know you can call my parents too. Dad may give you heck but he will help you if he can. Sorry for your loss!
Thinking of you,
Gary, Trisha, and BrieAna
So sorry for your loss