Mary Gale Ray's obituary , Passed away on September 17, 2025 in Lavaca, Arkansas

Mary Gale Ray

January 10, 1943 - September 17, 2025 (82 years old)

Lavaca, Arkansas

Mary Gale Ray's obituary , Passed away on September 17, 2025 in Lavaca, Arkansas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brotherton Brothers' Funeral Homes

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Mary Gale Ray

January 10, 1943 - September 17, 2025 (82 years old)

Lavaca, Arkansas

Mary Gale Ray Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Mary Gale Ray of Lavaca, Arkansas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Mary left this world on September 17, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Gale Ray to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clinton Austin Stem and Mary Lou Stem (Rucker); her husband Ben J. Ray; and her siblings, Susie Stem and Don Stem.

She is survived by: her sons, Ron Ray (Cindy) of Lavaca, Darrel Ray (Tonia) of Conway and Steve Ray of Lavaca; her siblings, Sharon Saugstad of Eugene, Oregon and Mark Stem (Alice) of Anaheim, California; her grandchildren, Shyla Hamrick, Scott Ray, Nathan Ray (Andi) and Hannah Ray; and her great grandchild Xade Hamrick.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brotherton Brothers' Funeral Homes



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Lavaca First Baptist Church

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Sep 22

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Fort Smith National Cemetery

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