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Natalie McCray Obituary

McCRAY Natalie Ileana McCray died February 5, 2008. She leaves to cherish her memory: sons, Tyrone, Jr., Tyrell, Tyree McCray; daughter, Latoya McCray; loving father, Willie L. Smith; devoted stepmother, Brenda Smith; other relatives and many friends. Funeral service will be held Saturday, February 9, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at Truth for Living Ministries, 159 Clark Rd., Archbishop Leonard D. Love and Bishop Carolyn Love, Pastors. The late Natalie Ileana McCray will rest in the mortuary for visitation of friends today from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and in the church on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until the hour of service. Interment in Edgewood Cemetery by the NORTHSIDE CHAPEL of MARION GRAHAM MORTUARIES, 1504 Gandy Street. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Feb. 8, 2008.

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Carolyn Alexander

March 4, 2008

I can remember when LaToya was born.
Natalie called her "Sugar Mama".
Now Natalie has joined her husband, Tyrone in heaven. There's no better place to be than with the Lord.

Delena Stephens-Bowen

February 13, 2008

To the family of Natalie,
I just found out today about Natalie.
I am deeply sorry for your lost.May God comfort you all

Marian Meena

February 13, 2008

Dearest Tyrone, Tyrell, Latoya and Tyree, My heart goes out to you in the loss of your mother. I always enjoyed our breakfasts together at Golden Corral and spending time with each of you. To watch each of you with your mother was a joy and to know the love she has for each one of you was a joy to witness. Your mom touched so many lives in so many ways and I know she will watch over each of you. May the good Lord bless you with strength, peace and comfort as you cope with your loss. Love,

Jana Hickman

February 13, 2008

Natalie was such a sweet and kind person. She was a gentle soul. I have not met many people in this world I could say that about. I worked with her some time back and have thought about her often. I was truly sad when I heard the news. I know how much she loved her family and cherirshed her time with her children. I am praying that her family find comfort in God in this time of sorrow. You will be together again in God's holy kingdom.

ANGELIA LANE/SLATER

February 10, 2008

TO THE FAMILY OF A VERY SPECIAL LADY WHO INSPIRED ME TO THE FULLEST, WORDS CAN NEVER EXPRESS.YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED! IN EVERY WAY BECAUSE OF YOUR LOVING AND KIND SPIRIT YOU HAVE FROM MOM AND DAD AND YOUR GREAT UP BRINGING YOU HAVE TOUCHED MY LIFE IN A VERY,VERY SPECIAL WAY. YOUR MY COUSIN AND I THANK GOD FOR BRINGING YOU INTO MY LIFE.YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AS WELL AS ALL OF YOUR CHILDREN,GOD IS WITH THEM GOD BLESS .FROM MY HEART THIS IS ONE SPECIAL WOMEN MY COUSIN AND FRIEND , YOU ARE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.LOVE ALWAYS ..ANGELIA LANE SLATER AND FAMILY TIMMARINA NELSON&FAMILY AND JUDI PASSLEY &FAMILY ...I KNOW YOURE IN A SPECIAL PLACE ..LOVE FOREVER IN MY HEART TO THIS SPECIAL AND LOVING FAMILY....................

David and Francie Robinson

February 9, 2008

May God keep you in his perfect peace.

Alice Heard

February 9, 2008

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

ALICE HEARD AND "THE ROSE" LADIES

John Smith

February 9, 2008

Love, Uncle John. Toledo, Ohio.

Lawrence Robinson

February 9, 2008

Cousin Lawrence Robinson

Dear family and friends,

Sorry for the loss. I will keep you in my prayers. God bless.

Cynthia Smith

February 9, 2008

Dear Willie, Brenda, Aunt Elmina, and all of my cousins, I am praying for you today and will continue to pray as God sends his strength through you.

Love, Cousin Cynthia, Toledo, Ohio

SAMUEL KENT

February 8, 2008

The Krystal Family Wishes To Express Our Condolences To The Family Of Our Workers Tyrell,Tyrone.Our PRAYERS ARE WIYH YOU. SAMUEL KENT JAX,24-GENERAL MANAGER

Emery Handy

February 8, 2008

Our deepest sympathy. We love and will miss Ileana and her smiling face. Love always The Handy Family

Saquona Murkey

February 8, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes out to my cousins and family. you ar always in my prayers i love you so much and ileana will be missed. there are no words to describe the type of person she is but what i can say she always had a smile on her face even if she was hurting you wouldn't know it i love her so much and i am so sad that i didn't get the chance to tell her as often as is should have. i know she is resting and there is no more pain but i wish she was here. to my cousins you stay together and always remember you have an awsome mother and she loves you very much. i would like for you to keep in touch and i will try to do the same love always leana i will miss you dearly. your cousin Quona 400-2092

Christine Gates

February 8, 2008

To the family of Natalie I send my deepest sympathies. I worked with Natalie several years ago and we had lunch a couple of times after she left. We had lost contact and I have thought of her often since our last luncheon. She was a remarkable woman who adored and loved her children. You could see the brightness in her eyes everytime she spoke about them. When she spoke about family you could tell how much they meant to her. I hope that your wonderful memories of Natalie help you thru this most difficult time.

Denise Williams

February 8, 2008

thank You, Father, for sending the Holy Spirit to comfort, counsel, help, intercede, defend, strengthen and stand by the McCray family in this time of grief and sorrow In Jesus'name.Amen

BRENDA ZELNER

February 8, 2008

THIS IS FOR THE McCRAY FAMILY. GOD BLESS HER SOUL. I LOVE TYREE TYRELL AND TYRONE LIKE FAM. BOYS KEEP YA'LL HEADS UP!

February 8, 2008

Our love and prayers are with you, through this time.

Love,

Ken White Family

Sabrina Dawson

February 8, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Bronwyn McLemore

February 8, 2008

Natalie had such a pleasant and gentle spirit that I feel blessed that she was a part of my life. Wishing her familiy peace in her passing. In God's Love, Bronwyn

Rosalyn Gilbert

February 8, 2008

Natalie's quiet smile will be missed by all. To her children, You are in my prayers. It is not easy to lose Mom. But try to find some peace in knowing that she is no longer sick or hurting.

Lynn Pinner

February 8, 2008

My deepest and sincerest condolences to all of you. I know that Natalie will truly be missed! She had a special way of making total strangers feel welcomed and at ease. As a former co-worker, who happens to share the same birthday, our office hasn't been the same since Natalie left. We have missed her terribly and now will miss her even more. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Louise Mccrimager

February 8, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
We are sorry for your loss.


The McCrimager Family

Shirley West

February 8, 2008

To the McCray Family! Our lives never end - we move on to live forever in a pain free life with God. I am praying that the Family get through this time of sadness. God Bless

The West Family

Latisha West - Douglas

February 8, 2008

To the Family, I am thinking of you and praying for you during this time of sorrow. May your loved one have eternal life in Heaven.

Katina Perry

February 8, 2008

God Bless to the McCray Family, I am praying that you may feel God's peace all around you during this difficult time.

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