Mary A. Ray, age 67, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Valley Health Care Center with her husband and her daughter by her side. She was of the Church of God Faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Lucille Rose Steffey; infant daughter, Kristina Ray; brother, Reece Jackson Steffey; and a grandson, Christopher Ray Doss.
She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Clyde J. Ray; daughter, Melinda Doss of Meadowview, VA; two brothers, Jim Steffey of Glade Spring, VA and Robert Steffey of Bristol, VA; two sisters, Betty Gentry of Glade Spring, VA, and Margaret Cross of Bristol, TN; two grandchildren who were her pride and joy, Blake Doss of Abingdon, VA and Hannah Doss of Meadowview, VA; and two four legged companions, Tiny and Buster.
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, October 14, 2013 at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service. A funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday at the funeral home with Pastor Kenneth Poston officiating. A committal service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 15th at Old Glade Presbyterian Church Cemetery where Daniel Hess, David Hess, John Hess, and Justin Wilson will serve as pallbearers.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to Stacy Taylor and the entire 1st floor nursing staff at Valley Health Care Center for taking such wonderful care of Mrs. Ray during this difficult time. Also, a special thanks to her niece, Mary Reynolds, for all of the talks and support.
Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guest register.
The family of Mary A. Ray is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 623-2700.