Velva Jean Ray Bristow Obituary
The world bids farewell to Velva Jean Ray Bristow of Paducah, Kentucky, departing on April 24, 2026 at the age of 88. Velva leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Rollie "Jack" Bristow Jr.; her son Larry Dale Bristow Sr.; her grandsons, Larry Dale Bristow Jr. and Michael "Mickey" Paul Bristow; her siblings, Frances Eleta Ray Spicer, Robert L. Ray and Donald E. Ray; and her parents, Olis Clayton Ray and Virgie Lee Crawford Ray.
She is survived by: her daughters, Donna Bristow Rigdon (Steve) of Port Charlotte and Janet Lea Bristow Cooper (John) of Possum Trot; her daughter-in-law Tracy S. Bristow of Possum Trot, KY; her grandchildren, Brendan Rigdon (Rachel), Jennifer L. Cooper, Micah Rigdon, Jack R. Cooper (Kristen), Nicholas Rigdon and Jazzalyn N. Bristow; and her great grandchildren, Christina R. Cooper, Kenzie N. Smith, Koren R. Cooper, Ember K. Cooper and Rollie Jean Smith.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
