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Eva Ray Obituary


Family-Placed Death Notice

Mrs. Eva Jewell Ray, age 78 of Hampton passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at the Henry Medical Center. She was born May 18, 1927 in Tate, GA to the late Hubert Hugh and Irene Johnson Ray. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Issac Ray in 2003. She was a member of Berea Christian Church and enjoyed her church family and spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surivors include her daughter, Patsy Piner of Barnesville; grandchildren, Gary Chitwood of Hampton, Greg Chitwood of Yatesville, Tony Fountain of Longview, TX, Eva Reynolds of Barnesville, and Sheila Aycock of Acworth; 11 great-grandchildren, including, Matthew, Anthony, Katlin, and Jesse Chitwood; siblings, Virginia Erickson of Tucker, Charles Ray of Stockbridge, Hubert Ray and Glenn Loggins, both of Covington; special friend, Bill Wingard of Hampton. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, November 19, 2005 at 2:00 PM from Berea Christian Church. Pastor Michael Gunnin and Pastor David Watson will officiate. Mrs. Ray will lie instate one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Berea Cemetery. Friends may visit the family Friday evening from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Tracy Chitwood Benefit Fund, c/o Wendy Beddingfield, First National Bank of Hampton, 996 Bear Creek Blvd, Hampton, GA 30228 in memory of Mrs. Ray. Haisten Funeral Home of McDonough, 770-914-8833.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Nov. 18, 2005.

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Barbara Prather Wood

November 19, 2005

I was so sorry to hear of Jewell's death. She was a very nice lady and she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this sad time.

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