Nancy Didier Ray Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Nancy Didier Ray (Fort Smith, Arkansas), whose life came to an end on October 11, 2025 at the age of 90, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Nancy Didier Ray or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her husband Leo Edward Ray, Sr.; her grandparents, Pierre John, Marie Rouquett Didier, Gard and France; her mother Florentine Dubois; her siblings, Pete, Raymond, Henry, Denver, Emma Ulmer and Florentine Vozel; her siblings' children, Jimmy Didier, Johnny Vozel, Jerry Ulmer and Linda Didier Lovvorn of Fort Smith; and her grandson Christopher Bartony "Beau" Lyons of Tulsa.
She is survived by: her children, Gina Denise (Ronnie) of Norman and Leo Edward "Eddie" Ray, II; her caregiver Martie Sutherland; and her daughters, Carol Brickey (James) of Fort Smith, Andrea Lyons (Chris) of Tulsa, Sonya Mendelsohn (Larry) of Little Rock and Michelle Spears (Mark) of Tulsa. She is also survived by her children, their spouses, her 20 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Edwards Funeral Home (201 N 12th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
