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Wanda Pray Obituary

Pray, Wanda C., 87, former Expeditor at Beech Aircraft and Real Estate agent, passed away Mon, May 19, 2014. She was born April 11, 1927 in Hutchinson, KS to John and Ethel Preston. Services: 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 23rd at Gospel Assembly Church with Graveside Service 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 27th at White Chapel Memorial Gardens 1806 N. Oliver. Survivors: sons, Jim and Stephen (Cinda) Pray, both of Wichita; brothers, Bill (Elizabeth) and Larry (Rita) Preston of Chula Vista, CA; sister, Jackie Hatch of Sun City, CA; 5 grandchildren; 8 gr. grandchildren. Preceded in death by: parents; husband, James, Sr.; son, Emmit Pray; grandson, Vincent Pray; sister, Leann Griffin and brother, John Preston. A Memorial has been established with Gospel Assembly Benevolent Fund, 4230 N. Oliver Wichita, KS 67220. To sign a guest book or leave a condolence for the family, go to www.cochranmortuary.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle from May 21 to May 25, 2014.

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Gary Ford

May 25, 2014

My condolences to the entire family. My name is Gary Ford, and I went to North High with Jim Pray (graduated in 1963). I lost my own mother 14 years ago, and I miss her still.

Brenda Huskey-Griffin

May 23, 2014

Even though we did not get a lot of time with you aunt Wanda, I have wonderful memories with you! Say hello to my mom and grandma Preston. Can't wait to see you all again in a much better place! Love You

Bobby Griffin

May 22, 2014

I always loved you Aunt Wanda. Say hi to everybody in heaven for me.

William Hutchins

May 22, 2014

Rest in peace grandma Wanda and may the Lord and his father watch over you as you become an angel for this world

Robin Griffin-Spackman

Robin Griffin-Spackman

May 22, 2014

Rest in peace my dear Aunt. You will now be joining my Mother dancing on streets of gold with your Lord and Savior. You will hold a place in my heart.

Bruce Simpson

May 21, 2014

Our condolences to the Pray family. RIP.
Bruce and Debbie Simpson

Mary and Leon Parrott

May 21, 2014

Steve and family. We were so sorry to read about your mother passing. May God bless you and your family.

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