Janet Ray Obituary
Born on November 2, 1941 in Morgantown, WV, she was a daughter of the late Thomas William and Dixie Lee (Feathers) Ray. She also was preceded in death by two sons, Michael Ray, Sr. and Kevin Ray and two sisters, Barbara Mangold and Peggy Ray.
Janet retired from the Chat-N-Chew Restaurant in McCoole, MD after 40 years of service. She loved cooking, crossword puzzles, beating everyone in card games and being surrounded by her family.
Surviving is her son, Tony Ray and wife Jennifer of Keyser; two brothers, Richard Ray and wife Mary of Early, Texas and Tom Tom Ray and wife Lisa of New Creek, WV; six grandchildren, Michael Ray, Jr., Tommy Ray, Joshua Ray, Kendall Gerard, Tony "T.J." Ray and wife Aushia and Katelyn Ray; nine great grandchildren, Michael Ray, III, Matthew Ray, Daysha Ray, Alyc Ray, Alye Ray, Scarlette Ray, Landry Ray, Odin Ray and Zeke Valentine; a great great grandson, Colt Ray and many nieces, nephews and grandnieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Sunday, November 26, 2023 from 1-2 p.m.
A funeral service will be conducted immediately following the visitation at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Randy Crowe officiating.
Interment will be in the Potomac Memorial Gardens.
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