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Deborah Ray Obituary

Deborah (Debbie) Ann Ray

Windsor - Deborah (Debbie) Ann Ray passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018, in York Hospital. Born in York, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas E. Bull and Isabel M. Keller. She was a full time homemaker.

She is survived by her son, Matthew A. Ray Jr. (Stehpaine) of Virginia and adopted son Chico Gautier of Windsor. She is also survived by her 5 sisters, Carloline Malfara (Bill) of Maryland, Brenda Collins (Danny) of Dover, Tyna Maxfield of York, Cheryl Preston (Jami Shabazz) of York and Lynda Lippy of York; 6 grandchildren, Christopher, Jordan, Alexis, Brooklin, Matison and Savanah and 3 great granchildren; Levi, Jayden and Auriella and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Wanda who died in 1961;

Debbie loved all her babies and was a care giver to many of her nieces and nephews as they were growning up. Debbie was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister and auntie and will be missed by all. Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by York Daily Record on Oct. 17, 2018.

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Brenda L Collins

November 8, 2021

Missing you sister. My beloved Danny was called home on Mommie's birthday this year. I now have another Angel in Heaven. Until we meet again, I love and miss you.

Brenda Collins

October 25, 2018

Farewell my dear sister. I will miss and love you always.

Christina Carr

October 17, 2018

I will miss our conversations. I've known you since I was 15, I still remember you ask your son who's that Chinese girl. So many laughs an memories. I love you always.....you never stopped calling me your daughter ❤ love Chrissy

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