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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 11, 2010.

BRAY, Willa Mae Camper, age 89, died Monday, November 8, 2010, at her residence. Born in Abingdon, Va., she was a daughter of the late George and Bell Camper. Mrs. Bray was a member of New Bridge Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister. Survivors include her husband, Ernest Bray of Myrtle Beach; a son, Richard Bray and his wife, Laverne, of Myrtle Beach; three grandchildren, Richard Bray Jr. (Diane), Michele Rhue (Sandy) and James K. Bray; a brother and five sisters, 11 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 13, 2010, at Washington Memorial in Richmond, Va. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 950 48th Ave. N., Suite 101, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Murrells Inlet Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com.

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Mark and Susan Simmons

November 12, 2010

To Ernie and the whole Bray family, We are very saddened to hear of your loss. Willa was a great friend, and neighbor to us for many years. She will be greatly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

November 11, 2010

UNCLE ERNIE
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. WILLA WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON, MOTHER & PARTNER. SHE WILL SURELY BE MISSED BY ALL WHO HAD THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING HER.
ERNIE PLEASE KNOW THAT OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, RICKY & THE FAMILY DURING THIS TIME OF LOSS.

GENE & VIRGINIA SHARP, MONTPELIER, VA.

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November 11, 2010

MR BRAY WE ARE SO SORRY ABOUT MRS BRAY OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

November 9, 2010

My prayers are with you and your family, your mother was a sweet wonderful person and will be missed. Carolyn (WCH)

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