Onnie Belle Spradley Bray

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Onnie Bray Obituary

Onnie Belle Spradley Bray, 93, of Midland, Texas, passed away at her home on June 27th. She was surrounded by her family. Onnie was born on the family farm in Pinehurst, Georgia. She was the youngest surviving sibling of 8 children. During World War II, she worked at Warner Robins Army Air Base outside of Macon, Georgia. She married John in 1946 and they moved to Miami, Florida in 1948. They were married for 47 years. Throughout their marriage she was a homemaker and later worked with her husband at his scrap metal business until they retired to Midland in 1987. Onnie is preceded in death by her husband John; her sisters Alene, Lillie Mae, Louise, and Ruth; and her brother James. Onnie is survived by her children Dr. John Bray of Midland and Anne Moulton of College Station, her grandchildren Amanda, Alexandra, Andrew, Adam and Victoria, and great granddaughter Clementine. Services will be held at Christ Church Midland on Tuesday, June 30, at 11:00 a.m. with Father Henry Pendergrass officiating. Entombment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland. In lieu of flowers the family request donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 1021 ESE Loop 323, Suite 300C, Tyler, Texas, 75701. The family wants to thank the wonderful caregivers at Home Care Plus of the Permian Basin and Hospice Midland. Online condolences may be offered at www.ellisfunerals.com.

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Published by Midland Reporter-Telegram on Jun. 29, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Onnie Bray

14 Entries

Jenny Nickerson

July 3, 2015

My heart felt condolences go out to your my . I took care of Mrs Bray for two years . We did everything together . I loved her wit and stubbornness , she had no problem speaking mind about anything . I can just hear her laughter now , not to mention all the funny story she told me , as she would say these are the stories my mother told me when I was little . One was , did you know there was a man in the moon , I said no , she said do you know why hes there because he got caught burning trash on sunday and God put him there . Now I cant look at the moon unless I think of her . Where ever wed go people just thought she was my grandmother , we would both just laugh . I loved Mrs Bray and adored her . Remembering her walking in the kitchen with her cane and Jenny lets just get out of here , id say where do you want to go , shed say any where lets just go , well Mrs Bray some day when I come to heaven we will meet again and we will just go where ever you want , miss you always , love you Jenny

Perry Stafford

July 1, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your family

June 30, 2015

Dr. Bray, so sorry for your loss. Nanni will leave lots of great memories behind. She will be greatly missed. Always you friend
Raquel Espinoza

Kimberly Flores Puente

June 30, 2015

Dr. Bray I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

June 30, 2015

Dr.Bray,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss - it's always difficult to lose a parent.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob and Evalyn Halvorsen

Olinda & Kenny Gallagher

June 30, 2015

Onnie was taken into heaven by our King of Kings and Lord of Lords. May God bless each family member with His peace the next days and weeks.

June 30, 2015

Dear David and Anne,
My heart is with you today.
Love,
Colleen Schwelm

Sherie Penzo Nunez

June 30, 2015

Most of my fondest memories are of your mother. She knew what the true meaning of "neighbor" was; always there to help out or simply lend an ear. As a Christian, her living testimony reached out to all around her. Your mother's pride and love for you, Anne and David, was truly deep. That love is evident in the persons you grew to be and it ensures that her legacy of kindness continues. Many years have passed since we've seen each other, but I think often of our growing up together in Hialeah. I always admired your mother's strength, loyalty and work ethic. She was a true role model for me. God bless and comfort you both, and your families, until we are all home again.

June 29, 2015

Dear David and Anne:

My heartfelt condolences to both of you and to your families. So many things came to mind when I heard the sad news about your Mom's passing. Your Mom, together with your Dad, were one of the original "homesteaders" of that place in Hialeah we knew as East Sixth Court. She helped make the rock, soil, houses, and people who lived and grew up there into a neighborhood, not just a place. The closeness, love, support and caring among the families created the nurturing environment we grew up in and made us into the adults we now are. Take strength from the good qualities she gave to you and take comfort from the good memories you have of her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

With deepest sympathy, Butch

June 29, 2015

May God comfort you as you grieve the loss of your loved one.

Lucy Jester

June 29, 2015

I feel blessed to have known Onnie. I send you my deepest sympathy and share your sorrow.

Melanie Spradley Godsey

June 29, 2015

Some of my best childhood memories are of her. I loved her infectious smile and laughter. The last Decoration I attended was with her and Aunt Ruth and we had so much fun. I'm sure she is having a ball in heaven visiting with all of them.

Bruce Buxkemper

June 29, 2015

My condolences, thoughts, and prayers go out to entire family and especially Anne. I did not know her mother well, but stories that I have heard, and anyone that raised as fine a person as Anne, must have been an amazing lady.

Marc Martin

June 29, 2015

Our condelences go out to you and your family in this time of loss and sorrow.
From the office of C. Marc Martin, CPA

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