Barbara Jean Ray Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Barbara Jean Ray, 80, of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away on April 7, 2022, at her home in West Palm Beach, Florida. Homegoing Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Grace Fellowship, 8350 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411. A Viewing will be held at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. The family will be greeting friends and relatives at 10:00 a.m. More information about Barbara can be found at www.palmswestfuneralhome.com. A burial at the South Florida National Cemetery, 6501 S. State Road 7, Lake Worth, FL 33449, will be on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 9:30 am. Please meet in lane 3 by 9:25 am. . Barbara J. Ray was born on January 3, 1942, in Magnolia, Alabama to Douglas and Rosa (Hope) Lillie. Barbara grew up in Thomaston, Alabama. She graduated from Marengo County Training School in Thomaston, Alabama. Attended college at Selma University in Selma, Alabama Barbara married John L. Ray in 1964 in Harrison Township, Michigan at Selfridge AFB. They were happily married for 57½ years. She enjoyed traveling, dining out, and shopping. She was also very crafty; stained glass, sewing, knitting, and crocheting to name a few. Barb also enjoyed serving her church family, including mentoring young couples who were preparing for marriage. She would often volunteer and donate her time to several charitable organizations. She retired after 16 years from the Clinton Township Court Clerk as a Probation Officer. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas and Rosa (Hope) Lillie; brother, Cleophus Lillie, and son, Johnny E. Ray. Barbara is survived by her husband, Johnny L. Ray of West Palm Beach, Florida; her daughter, Sonji D. Ray; son, Anthony (Noriko) Ray; her grandchildren Desmond S. Ray and Elijah H. Ray; brothers Joseph Lillie and Douglas Lillie, Jr.; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Care Women’s Clinic: https://firstcareforlife.com/, and Right to Life: https://donate.nrlc.org/ Condolences may be left on Barbara’s online guest book at www.palmswestfuneralhome.com.

Barbara Jean Ray

January 3, 1942 - April 7, 2022