1936
Clara
2012
Clara Mae Ray
July 30, 1936 — December 25, 2012
Clara Mae Cox Ray departed this life December 25, 2012, age 76 years 4 months 25 days, at home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be under the direction of Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, TN, with the Rev. J.V. Davis officiating on Friday, December 28, 2012 at 1pm. Interment will follow in Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2012 between 5 pm and 8 pm. Pallbearers to serve; Keith Price, William Brasher, Monty Ray, Jim Ray, Jeff Kelley and Tim Wilson.
Born July 30, 1936, she was the youngest of 3 children of Elmer Curtis Cox and Graple Lucille McCalip Cox of McNairy County, TN. She was educated in Bethel Springs Schools. On November 22, 1952 she married her childhood sweetheart, Clinnon Ray. They recently celebrated their 60th Anniversary.
Moving to Jackson in 1955 to make their home, Mrs. Ray worked for many years with Drs. Billy Pollard, Walter Hills, and James Youmans as office manager. She retired from Madison County Registers Office in 2008.
Clara was an avid cook for her home, friends and church functions at Pinson Baptist Church were they have attended for more than 45 years. She loved spending time with her family, enjoying fruit from the orchard and gardening.
Mrs. Ray is survived by her beloved husband, Clinnon; daughter, Shiela Sorrell and fiancé Jack Hutchinson; Sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Wilma Jo Cox, Lavern Ray, Doug and Lou Wilson, Paul and Doris Wilson, Ward and Vicky Ray; and also several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Ann Nell Cox Robinson and husband Melvin , and Charles Cox.
The family expresses great appreciation to Dr. Allen Nafitilan and Dr. David Zhao, along with the staff of Vanderbilt Hospital for all of their priceless devotion and care. Asera Hospice, Barbara, Angela, Lacey, Nancy and Angela.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, c/o Gift Processing, Cardiac Research, PMB407727, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7727.
Born July 30, 1936, she was the youngest of 3 children of Elmer Curtis Cox and Graple Lucille McCalip Cox of McNairy County, TN. She was educated in Bethel Springs Schools. On November 22, 1952 she married her childhood sweetheart, Clinnon Ray. They recently celebrated their 60th Anniversary.
Moving to Jackson in 1955 to make their home, Mrs. Ray worked for many years with Drs. Billy Pollard, Walter Hills, and James Youmans as office manager. She retired from Madison County Registers Office in 2008.
Clara was an avid cook for her home, friends and church functions at Pinson Baptist Church were they have attended for more than 45 years. She loved spending time with her family, enjoying fruit from the orchard and gardening.
Mrs. Ray is survived by her beloved husband, Clinnon; daughter, Shiela Sorrell and fiancé Jack Hutchinson; Sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Wilma Jo Cox, Lavern Ray, Doug and Lou Wilson, Paul and Doris Wilson, Ward and Vicky Ray; and also several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Ann Nell Cox Robinson and husband Melvin , and Charles Cox.
The family expresses great appreciation to Dr. Allen Nafitilan and Dr. David Zhao, along with the staff of Vanderbilt Hospital for all of their priceless devotion and care. Asera Hospice, Barbara, Angela, Lacey, Nancy and Angela.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, c/o Gift Processing, Cardiac Research, PMB407727, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7727.
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