Martha Laura
(McCord) Ray passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at the age of 89. She was born
on December 24, 1923 in Denver, Missouri and spent the majority of her life
living in Grant City, Missouri with her husband Wilbur Ray of 68 years. She was
baptized in her home church of Isadora Church of Christ in the late 1940’s
where she was an active member until her death. Over the years Martha supported
he husband and their family farm through her hard work, exceptional gardening,
good cookin’ and generous hospitality. She is remembered for her spunk and
determination, which she passed down to her family.
Martha was
preceded in death by their two infant children, Madonna May and Orlin Lee,
parents; Ben and Annie McCord, brothers; Victor and Vernon McCord and sister
Mary Etta Krumme.
She leave behind
her husband Wilbur G. Ray of Grant City, whom she married on October 15, 1944;
one son; James G. Ray and wife Kathy of St. Joseph, Missouri; three
grandchildren; Jeremy J. Ray and wife Rhapsody of Florissant, Missouri, Jamie
J. (Ray) King and husband Shawn of Jefferson City, Missouri and Joshua J. Ray
and wife Jennifer of St. Joseph, six, soon to be seven great-grandchildren;
Chloe Ray, Reagan, Grant, Jackson and Madison King and John Wilbur Ray and Baby
Ray, numerous nephews and nieces.
Visitation will
be Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 1:30 P.M. at the Prugh-Dunfee in Grant City,
Missouri (660-564-3388) with funeral service to follow at 3:00 P.M. Interment
in the Grant City Cemetery.
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