Ophelia McDowell Ray Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ophelia McDowell Ray of Cookeville, Tennessee, who passed away on November 10, 2025 at the age of 75. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ophelia McDowell Ray to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her daughter Krispin Nicole Ray; her parents, Lewis McDowell and Mae McDowell; and her siblings, Carl McDowell and Opal McDowell.
She is survived by: her husband Gary Ray of Cookeville; her children, Tiffany Anderson (Jonathan) of Cookeville and Dustin Ray (Ashley) of Manchester; her stepdaughter Valarie Johnson; her grandchildren, Madison Davis (Joe), Jathan Gentry (Betsy), Max Snider, Brittany Anglin and Zachary Johnson; her great grandchildren, MJ, James and Saban; and her siblings, Doris McDowell and Glenn McDowell (Patricia). She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and close friends.
Visitation was held on Thursday, November 13th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Standefer-Reed Funeral Home (50 May Rd, Dunlap, TN 37327). A funeral service was held on Friday, November 14th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location.
