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Florence Ray Obituary
February 11, 1948 - March 18, 2021
Silver Springs, Maryland - Florence M. Ray, 73, transitioned her life Thursday, March 18, 2021 in Silver Springs, MD. Graveside Service will be held Saturday, April 3, 2021 11:00 am at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Westpoint, GA with Rev. C. W. Howell, Pastor & Rev. Joe Maddox, officiating according to Hill-Watson Memorial Chapel at Rose Hill LLC. 2919 Hamilton Rd, Columbus, GA. Florence M. Ray was born on February 11, 1948 in Columbus GA to the late Rev. Robert (Sr.) and Viola Murphy. She attended school in the Beallwood neighborhood of Columbus, GA. Florence graduated from Spencer High School in Columbus, GA in 1966. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Troy University in Phenix City, AL. Florence worked as a Police Officer for the Lagrange and Columbus, GA police departments. She was a member of New Providence Missionary Baptist Church of Columbus, GA. She married Joseph S. Ray Jr. on July 23, 1988. After getting married, she moved to Silver Springs, MD and was employed and retired as a Federal Police Officer by the United States Government Publishing Office (USGPO) in Washington, D.C. During her tenure with the USGPO Police Department, she graduated from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glyco, GA. Visit us at www.hwmemorialchapel.com Phone: (762) 524-7709
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Samuel & Kesha (Johnson) Maury
May 4, 2021
The Maury family offers our most heartfelt condolences and God’s blessings to Uncle Joseph, Jeryl & family, the Murphy’s and other family members and friends, during this time off sorrow. Aunt Florence, a family jewel, is gone too soon and will be greatly missed, but not forgotten. May she rest in peace.
Joseph S. Ray Jr.
May 1, 2021
Florence Murphy Ray was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother (G-Mama), sister, daughter and aunt who was fully committed and devoted to her family. She was an inspiration to her family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and all who knew her. During her final weeks at home, she was able to communicate with me, her children, her grandchildren and other family members. I will always remember the sparkle in her eyes and the love she exhibited during these conversations. She will be greatly missed and our love for her will always continue.
Edna Ray Johnson
May 1, 2021
Having Florence, my soft spoken sister-in-law, as a family member, friend and confidant for 30+ years was not quite long enough. She was an intelligent, thoughtful and family loving person who was so proud of Jayrl, KiKi and especially her grandchildren. She embraced her stepson, Michael, with love and kindness. My brother and she were in perfect sync, enjoying many loving activities together. I prayed that God would spare her, but his next mission for her was far more important and necessary...calling her home and giving her everlasting life!!! Both families and I will sincerely miss her but, I feel her presence every day...for I know that she is with God! RIP Florence! Much love to the Henton and Murphy families. May God bless and comfort Joseph, until they meet again.
Lorraine & Chester Moskal
April 2, 2021
To the family of Florence Murphy Ray:
May God strengthen, comfort, and heal you in this time of sorrow.
Michelle Murphy-Mims
April 2, 2021
Dearest Jaryl, KiKi, and Family,
Although Aunt Flo will be missed, I thank God for giving Aunt Flo her wings. Aunt Flo: a beautiful, family devoted, God-fearing, intelligent, and strong Black daughter, mother, sister, woman, and wife! May her loving spirit live on in all of us forever.
Richard Murphy
April 2, 2021
May God bless you, Joseph, and your family in this time of sorrow. She will be greatly missed.
Curtis Johnson
April 1, 2021
My deepest condolences and May the Lord bless and strengthen your family
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