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Jo Ray Obituary
Jo was born on September 8, 1948 in Port Clinton, Ohio to the late Robert and Dorothy Colston. Her family moved to New Mexico where she attended Las Cruces High School and graduated in 1966. Jo married William L. Ray in 1983. Together they enjoyed square dancing, hunting, and shooting. Jo retired after many years as an insurance underwriter with Farm Bureau. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church. She loved attending worship services and especially enjoyed her Sunday School class where she had many dear friends. Jo volunteered for several organizations including Cowboys for Cancer. Jo had a very kind soul and a generous heart. She was always serving and giving to others.
Jo leaves behind her loving husband Bill; her daughter Denise "DeDe" Marois Woodard and husband Brandon and their four boys Ashton, Aaron, Alden, and Aason Woodard; her stepson Scott Ray and his wife Amy of Cedar Creek, TX; her stepdaughter Pam Skeen and her husband Martin of Katy, TX; her sister Nancy Simpson of Phoenix AZ; her sister Penny Wyant and husband Tom of Las Alamos; her brother Robert Colston, Jr. and wife Pam of Las Cruces: and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Cowboys for Cancer Research at P.O. Box 202, Dona Ana, NM, 88032.
Services are with Getz Funeral Home 1410 E. Bowman Ave Las Cruces NM 88001. To sign the local online guest book visit www.GetzCares.com
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September 19, 2016
Thank you for all your help thru the years... RIP and underwrite up there too.
Michelle Flores
September 15, 2016
This beautiful lady will be missed! I worked with her many years at Farm Bureau and she was a joy! We got our first Lab Puppy with her help and he was part of our family! Memories! Condolences to the family.
September 15, 2016
Bill, Carol and I want to extend our most heartfelt condolences to you and the family at this most difficult time. Dick Baker
Tom Gutierrez
September 15, 2016
My condolences to Jo's family, that God would bring you peace and comfort as you mourn, and joy as you celebrate her earthly life and eternal life. My name is Tom Gutierrez of Mesa, AZ. I was the Regional Underwriting Director for Farm Bureau in 2002 - 2007, and for a few years I traveled to Las Cruces frequently. In those visits I got to know Jo, seeing her faith in action via her gentleness, respect and love. I will keep you in my prayers.
(Mean) Maxine Sambrano
September 15, 2016
Bill, so sorry to hear of Jo's passing. She was such a joy to help with picking out glasses when I was working with Jeff Bowers. You use to call me mean. You were very blessed to have had her in your life. God Bless.
Margo Morris
September 15, 2016
I worked many years with Jo and have missed her since she retired from Farm Bureau. She was a good friend and coworker, I will miss her very much. She was such a loving, giving person. I know that she is now an Angel watching over all of her family and friends. My prayers and condolences to her family.
September 14, 2016
Bill, So sorry to hear about Jo. I will always remember her kindness toward Pat. May the Peace of the Lord be with you, always. Hue
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