IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Willie Christine
Ray
July 3, 1921 – March 30, 2006
Obituary
Willie C. "Chris" Jones Ray was born July 3, 1921 in Goree, Texas to Dibrell George and Jessie Myrtle Gulick Jones. She passed from this earth Thursday, March 30, 2006. Chris was a long time resident of Matagorda County, having resided in both Markham and Van Vleck for over twenty years.
Chris served in World War II as an Army General Duty Nurse. She saw duty in India and Burma, receiving an Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with a Bronze Star. As a First Lieutenant, Chris was honorably discharged in 1946.
After the Army, Chris became a registered nurse and the wife of Vernon Ray, having met him while both were attending Texas Tech. After first teaching nursing in Pasadena, Chris continued her career as Director of Nurses at Matagorda General Hospital. She became the first school nurse for the Tidehaven ISD and served as such until her retirement in 1986.
Chris was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon, her husband of over fifty years in 2003, three brothers David, Harold and George Jones and one sister Leola Jones Smith.
She is survived by sons Frankie Ray and Cindy Wright of Jones Creek and Richard and Marsha Ray of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one grandson Kole Ray of Austin; four granddaughters Kristyn Ray of Denton and Courtney, Laura and Katie Ray all of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one brother Everette Jones of Weatherford, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Chris was a kind, dear friend and neighbor to all who knew her as well as a loving wife, mother, nanny and sister to her family. She continued to administer nursing assistance to those in need. Her spirit, gentleness and generosity will be deeply missed by all.
Visitation will be Sunday, April 2, 2006 from 6 – 7 PM at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck on Monday April 3, 2006 at 2:00 PM. Pallbearers will be Kole Ray, Jan Jones, Bret Hutson, Gary Jones, Clay White and Carter Franklin. On line condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613.
Chris served in World War II as an Army General Duty Nurse. She saw duty in India and Burma, receiving an Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with a Bronze Star. As a First Lieutenant, Chris was honorably discharged in 1946.
After the Army, Chris became a registered nurse and the wife of Vernon Ray, having met him while both were attending Texas Tech. After first teaching nursing in Pasadena, Chris continued her career as Director of Nurses at Matagorda General Hospital. She became the first school nurse for the Tidehaven ISD and served as such until her retirement in 1986.
Chris was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon, her husband of over fifty years in 2003, three brothers David, Harold and George Jones and one sister Leola Jones Smith.
She is survived by sons Frankie Ray and Cindy Wright of Jones Creek and Richard and Marsha Ray of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one grandson Kole Ray of Austin; four granddaughters Kristyn Ray of Denton and Courtney, Laura and Katie Ray all of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one brother Everette Jones of Weatherford, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Chris was a kind, dear friend and neighbor to all who knew her as well as a loving wife, mother, nanny and sister to her family. She continued to administer nursing assistance to those in need. Her spirit, gentleness and generosity will be deeply missed by all.
Visitation will be Sunday, April 2, 2006 from 6 – 7 PM at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck on Monday April 3, 2006 at 2:00 PM. Pallbearers will be Kole Ray, Jan Jones, Bret Hutson, Gary Jones, Clay White and Carter Franklin. On line condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613.
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