November 18, 2005

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Josie A. Ray, 66, formerly of Lilbourn, Mo., died Nov. 10, 2005, in Portland. Born Nov. 30, 1938, in Swiftown, Miss., to the late Robert and Jessie Mae Johnson, she lived in Portland for the last 31 years. She was of the Baptist belief...

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Josie A. Ray, 66, formerly of Lilbourn, Mo., died Nov. 10, 2005, in Portland.

Born Nov. 30, 1938, in Swiftown, Miss., to the late Robert and Jessie Mae Johnson, she lived in Portland for the last 31 years. She was of the Baptist belief.

Survivors include: one son, Perry Ray Jr. of Lilbourn; and four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Friends may call from noon until time for services at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Lilbourn with the Rev. Ernest Willis, pastor, officiating.

Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery at New Madrid, Mo.

Williams Funeral Home of Sikeston, Mo., is in charge of arrangements.

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