Nancy J. Ray Obituary
We bid farewell to Nancy J. Ray of Rockford, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 22, 2026 at the age of 92. Nancy touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur Baker and Helena "Lena" Baker; her daughter Melissa Ray; and her siblings, Bill, Roland Baker, Arlene Richardson, Lorraine Johnson and Helen Higar.
She is survived by: her son Timothy Ray (Jennifer); her grandchildren, Courtney, Nicholas, Benjamin, Lucas Bankord and Abigail Ray (Isaiah Garmin); her great grandchildren, Devin, Ezra and London; and her close friends, Lynn Swanson, Tom Cuper, Bob Myers, Brian and Nancy Larkin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Nancy's name to Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary (https://www.noahsarkanimals.org) 111 North 1st St. Rockford, IL 61107.
