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Bernice Ray

1928 - 2019

Bernice Ray obituary, 1928-2019, Midland, TX

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1928

DIED

2019

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Bernice Ray Obituary

Bernice Ray, 91 of Midland, Texas, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019. A visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 12th, 2019 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory. Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 13th at Mt. Rose Baptist Church, 211 N. Tyler St., Midland, Texas, with Pastor William C. Palmer officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Bernice was born in Waco, Texas to King and Minnie Thompson on July 19, 1928. She went to school in Waco, Texas. She married Henry Herbert Ray Jr. March 12th, 1945 in San Angelo, Texas. She was a domestic worker for over 50 years. She was involved in the Midland Federation of Black Women's Club, A Pink Lady at Midland Memorial Hospital, and an active member at Mt. Rose Baptist Church. She was a well-known trailblazer for the annual Juneteenth Celebration of Midland Texas. Bernice is preceded in death by her husband Henry Herbert Ray, Gregory Ray (son), Jacqueline Tate (daughter), Poetry Brazell (Granddaughter), Larry Dean Brazell (grandson), Jerome Green (grandson), and Anthony Brazell Sr., (grandson). Bernice is survived by Joy Davis (Wayne), Midland, Texas, Glen Ray, Reno, NV, Kenneth Lynn Ray (Kay), Houston, Texas, Damita Green (Jerry), Katy, Texas, and Henry Herbert Ray III, Dallas, Texas, 18 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be, Bennie Brazell Sr., Bennie Brazell Jr., Anthony Tyrone Brazell Jr., Michael Tate Sr., Occie Tate, and Tryann Stevenson. The family of Bernice Ray wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Home Hospice, Midland Memorial Hospital, and Mt. Rose Baptist Church. Arrangements are entrusted to Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory in Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.

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Published by Midland Reporter-Telegram on Dec. 11, 2019.

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Cricket KING

December 12, 2019

Ray Family,
God is able to get you through your loss and so much more, KEEP PRAYING & JUST TRUST "HIM" AND WATCH "HIM" MOVE.

R.I.P Mrs. Bernice

Praying,
Cricket & Family

Lashell Schrock

December 12, 2019

My deepest sympathies go out to The Ray family and The Brazell Family also. May God give you the peace that you seek during this time.

Belletta Caddell

December 12, 2019

My sincere condolences of the loss of the matriarch of the Ray family. May God Bless you and strengthen your family at this time.

Milton Sanders

December 11, 2019

My sincere condolences to the Ray family. My heart goes out to your family during this difficult time.

Roslyn Johnson Brooks

December 11, 2019

I'm so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and your family.

Gloria Stevenson

December 8, 2019

To the Ray family , extending deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one, Ms. Bernice. Praying that God will comfort and keep you during this season. I will always have fond memories of you Ms. Bernice.

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6:00 p.m.

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

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Dec

13

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11:00 a.m.

Mt. Rose Full Gospel Baptist Church

211 N. Tyler St.,, Midland, TX

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3800 N. Big Spring St., Midland, TX 79705

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