Verlee Rush Ray

1917 - 2014

Verlee Rush Ray obituary, 1917-2014, Atlanta, GA

BORN

1917

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Chapel

4550 Peachtree Road Ne

Atlanta, Georgia

Verlee Ray Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 8, 2014.


Mrs. Verlee Rush Ray, of Atlanta, passed away Wednesday evening, May 7, 2014 at the age of 97. She was born on February 15, 1917 in Memphis, MO to the late James E. Rush and Beulah Cassingham Rush. Mrs. Ray moved to Longview, TX where she spent much of her life with her husband of 59 years, William Haskins Ray. She was a retired school teacher and former member of the First Baptist Church of Longview, which she cherished deeply. Mrs. Ray is survived by her granddaughter, Cara L. Lindell of Atlanta; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Eric H. and Betsy Lindell of Hattiesburg, MS; great-grandchildren, Soren R. and Lorelei V. of Hattiesburg, MS; one brother, James A. Rush of Sun City, AZ; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service for Mrs. Ray will be held on Saturday, May 10, at 2:00 PM, in the chapel of H.M. Patterson and Son, Oglethorpe Hill Chapel, followed by a private burial. A memorial fund has been set up in Mrs. Ray’s name at First Baptist Church of Longview, 209 E. South Street Longview, Texas 75601.

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May 15, 2014

Pastor Eric

As pastor of the fellowship at Merrill Gardens/Emeritus, it has been my great privilege to know Miss Verlee for the past seven years. She was an integral part of the services and always enhanced the group with her sweet disposition, peaceful spirit and laughter. She will be greatly missed!

It was my loving honor to officiate at her funeral service. My family and I continue to keep her dear sweet family in our prayers. We look forward to the day when we will all be reunited in the presence of our Lord, Jesus Christ!

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May 12, 2014

Pam Andrews

Cara, Eric and Betsy,
Your grandmother was a very special lady who will always be remembered. May God bless you and surround you with His love now and always. Sending hugs your way!

May 9, 2014

Nicola Norcott

I'm researching my family tree. I found out on Wednesday that I was distantly related to Verlee, very shocked to find out today, that very same day she died :( My thoughts are with her family and friends. RIP Verlee

May 9, 2014

Sally Carlson-Bancroft

Eric and Cara,
I wish we could be with you to give hugs. We know how much you loved your granny and she loved you. Sending prayers and thoughts your way. Sally and Greg

May 8, 2014

Kathleen Lutrick

May your loving memories bring you comfort.

May 8, 2014

Cheryl Parrish

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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