Karen Gresham Ray Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-09-09T17:00:00
End: 2025-09-09T18:00:00
Location: Berry Highland West

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Karen Gresham Ray of Knoxville, Tennessee, who passed away on September 1, 2025 at the age of 76. 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 Karen Gresham Ray to pay them a last tribute.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Karen had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Karen may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

She was predeceased by: her husband Gene Ray; her parents, Kathryn Ailene Reynolds Smith and John Ross Gresham Sr.; and her grandparents, Aubrey, Willie Reynolds, John and Lillian Gresham. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

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September 9, 2025

Christina fortenberry wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Karen Gresham Ray, she was a mother figure to me and Carman. You will always be in my heart. Love you, Maw. Sending my deepest condolences.”

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Sep 09

Visitation

Berry Highland West
9913 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932

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Sep 09

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Berry Highland West
9913 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932

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