Cora M. Ray Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mrs. Cora Mae McClellan Ray…..was born July 22, 1935, in Franklin, Kentucky, to the late Preston and Mary Bell Howard McClellan. Cora answered God’s call to rest on, June 14, 2017, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. Cora professed a hope in Christ at a very early age. She was a faithful member of Christ Assembly where she was recognized and honored as the Mother of the church, served as President of the Usher Board, Sunday school secretary, and member of the Kitchen committee. Cora retired from the Medical Center, Bowling Green after 35 years of service; she also worked as a Foster Grandparent for Community Action. Cora loved reading her bible, working crossword puzzles, and watching Wheel of Fortune and Dancing with the Stars. Cora was famous for her banana pudding and sweet tea. Cora was married to the late James E. Ray; she was also predeceased by son, Savaka Dunn; sisters, Pauline Ray, Fannie Rose, Lillie Burris, Ermon France, Mildred Barlow, Dorothy Mitchell and Mary McClellan; brothers, James Preston McClellan and Willie Doug McClellan; stepsister, Helen Hampton. Cora will truly be missed by her children, Diana Loving, Johnetta (John) Smith, Lisa Ray, Tammy Wells, all of Bowling Green, KY, and Maurice (Rose) Wilson; of Dayton, OH; 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; step sister, Joyce (LeRoy) Tann; step-brother, John B. Davis; sister in-laws, Vera Follin and Betty Ray; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Sincerely, -Your friends at Burnam and Son

Cora M. Ray

July 22, 1935 - June 14, 2017

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