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Melissa Ann "Missy" Ray

1971 - 2018

Melissa Ann "Missy" Ray obituary, 1971-2018, Benton, AR

BORN

1971

DIED

2018

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Ashby Funeral Home, Inc. - Benton

108 W Narroway

Benton, Arkansas

Melissa Ray Obituary

Melissa "Missy" Ann Foster Ray, 47, of Glen Rose, passed away Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. She was born Aug. 4, 1971, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Missy worked for Arkansas Bone and Joint in the medical billing department.  
She was preceded in death by her father, John Sites; and her grandfather, Robert Foster.
Missy had a big personality and heart. She loved her family and friends more than anything.
She is survived by her husband, Clayton Alan Ray; a son, Austin Alan Ray; two daughters, Kaitlynn Sikes (Bryan) and Jessica Ray; her mother, Harriet Ann Foster; a brother, Cory Foster; and her grandmother, Marie Foster.
Pallbearers will be Roy Ray, Greg Tillery, Bryan Sikes, Jack Ray Jr., Kordell Cooper and John Eubanks.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at Ashby Funeral Home, with funeral service following at 2 p.m. 
Burial will follow at Smith-Rosemont Cemetery.
Online guest book: www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Saline Courier from Sep. 11 to Sep. 12, 2018.

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September 28, 2018

As the days go on may God continue to grant you peace and comfort. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Marjorie Wright

September 14, 2018

My deepest condolences for you loss. Praying for peace, comfort and strength in the days to follow. Marjorie Wright and Jarrod Moldan

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