1930
2018
Barbara Wray Ferreri, 88, of Bryan passed away Wednesday January 24. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Barbara lived a life of service to her family and friends. She was born in Canyon, Texas and attended school there until her high school years. At that time, her family moved to California so her mother could support the war efforts. She graduated from Herbert Hoover High School in San Diego. Barbara returned to Amarillo to attend St. Anthony Nursing School following graduation.
Barbara moved to Bryan/College Station in 1959 where she raised her family. She worked for many years as a nurse for Doctor Robert Benbow. Later in life Barbara and Joe ran a successful restaurant, Ferreri's Italian Cuisine until 1996 when they retired. The couple enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and Europe.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents loving Revan Hayes Wray and Mildred Taylor Wray.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph A. Ferreri. Her children Lynred Hoepfner and husband, John, Joyce Smith and husband, Steve, Patrick Ferreri and wife, Andrea. Step daughters Gayle Ferreri and Susan Ferreri. Grandchildren Fritz Hoepfner and wife, Kolleen, Robert Hoepfner, Marshall Hoepfner, Nikki Neighbors and husband, Michael, Barbie Holt and husband, Randy, Caroline Ferreri, Isabella Ferreri, and Julie Ferreri. Step Grandchildren Tifani Owens and husband, Eric, and Matt Brown. She leaves behind three great grandchildren and four step great grandchildren.
Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 27 at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan. Interment to follow at Restever Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5 - 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to either Scottish Rite Hospital 2222 Wellborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219, or Brazos Valley Hospice, 502 West 26th Street, Bryan, Texas 77803.
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4 Entries
January 27, 2018
Lynred, Joyce, & Gail, we were so very sorry
to hear of your Mom's passing! Just know that you & all your family are in our thoughts & prayers!
Bonnie & Harry Andersson
January 25, 2018
Lynn Clary Yeager
Joyce, Lynred and family, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
January 25, 2018
Bea & Ed Uvacek
It is with heavy heart that we read of the loss of beautiful Barbara. We have lots of good memories of years gone by having had a fun and loving friendship with Barbara and Joe. The room would light up when Barbara entered wearing her beautiful big smile. There will, without a doubt, be an empty gap in the many places she spread her love with family and friends. Feeling blessed to have had shared a friendship of years gone by.
Blessings, Ed & Bea Uvacek & family
January 25, 2018
Connie Schondelmeyer
Prayers for all family members during this difficult time. May the Good Shepherd be felt especially close. A friend of Gayle's, Connie Schondelmeyer
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