Vallerie Ray Obituary
The world bids farewell to Vallerie Ray in New Albany, Mississippi, departing on November 3, 2025 at the age of 74. Vallerie leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Vallerie Ray or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alliston Lester and Odie Lester; her grandparents, Jimmy, Sarah Copeland, Hugh and Grace Lester; her siblings, Janie Hutchinson and Richard "Duck" Lester; and her niece Allison Lester.
She is survived by: her husband Tom Ray; her children, Al Ray (Rachel) and Kim Wilson; her grandchildren, Ashlyn, Pierce Ray, Jake, Laney Whitt, Foster, Harrison and Marshall Wilson; her sister Mona Skeen (Larry); and her siblings-in-law, Perry Hutchinson and Ann Lester. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Friday, November 7th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Ray Funeral Home (206 Bishop Rd, Cleveland, MS 38732). A celebration of life was held on Friday, November 7th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, November 7th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery (711 US-82, Greenville, MS 38701).
