Lillie M. Ray Obituary
The memory of Lillie M. Ray of Independence, Missouri, born in Pikeville, Kentucky, who passed away on April 23, 2026 at the age of 82, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Lillie has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dollie Marie Bryant and Edgar Ray; and her siblings, Jimmie Rogers, Rita Davis and Ruby Clevenger.
She is survived by: her daughters, Lois Ann Funston-Millar of Las Vegas, Patricia Ann Kutzen (Patrick Kutzen) of Vancouver and Denise Kay Funston of Kansas City; her grandchildren, Tabitha Rose Kutzen and Tristan Noah Funston; and her siblings, Lloyd Rogers of Holden, Birdie Whyde (Norman Whyde) of Kingsville and Lexie Atkinson of Drexel, Missouri..
