Birth date: Sep 5, 1933 Death date: Dec 18, 2020
Betty Jean Ray, 87, went to her heavenly home on December 18, 2020. She was born September 5, 1933 in Corinth, MS. Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ralph Ray, being widowed at the young age of 39. She is survived Read Obituary
I had the privilege through my husband to meet Ms.Betty. What a delightful woman. She was so much fun to be around. Ricky and I adored her and her friends. I have no doubt that Ms.Betty has entered the gates of heaven. She was so very special to us. I know her prayers helped Ricky heal during his illnesses. We will pray for her family’s peace and comfort. God bless you all
I am so very sorry to hear that one of my most favorite associates and more importantly friend has left us. I think about her and our experiences at Sears Southland Mall decades ago. I will miss her and love her.
Angie Williams
Always loved running into her in Tunica. We always shared a laugh over the time Norman won something big (forget what it was) and Vickie was there to collect it before Norman reached the table. I usually went with two friends, and if I wasn't with them, they'd be sure to comment "We saw your friends Mama, we just love her." Like that old song used to go "To know her is to love her." I'm happy I got to know her My heart goes out to Vickie and her family.
Betty loved music. And she loved her music live. Betty, Gloria, Wilma, Wanda and many more of us would always get together @ a performance near by. At one point for 2 years every weekend. Betty had her favorite song “One”. A tune off of our 3rd CD. She would always say (not ask) “you’re gonna play my song, Right?!” After the show she would always tell me “Thank you for playing my song”. We never mentioned the title, it was clearly Ms. Betty’s Song.
Years went by and I fell into a health crisis. Not having the resources to have a thorough examination I just did my best and what ever it took to work through it. After all the years together in Tunica I always referred to Betty as “my second mama” she believed it to be true also. As It became evident that I was slowly loosing my voice Betty was the first person who inquired. Like a mama, she read me like a book. “Ricky, what’s wrong with you honey” She knew early on that I had become physically & emotionally on a downward spiral. Betty would always say with those loving and gripping eyes “Ricky I’m praying for you. Now you get over this!” I know she implored many to pray for me when I did buckle under with heart disease. 2017-‘18 I spent a great deal of time in the hospital. And by the Grace of God and the power of prayer my life on earth was spared.
This past month of November 2020 I was blessed to have the first opportunity to speak with Betty. We talked about every detail we needed to catch up on. We continued to talk about how she and her family and friends stayed in prayer for my recovery. Only God knows how close I came to exiting this world without assembling my earthly affairs. We giggled in triumph as Ms. Betty was quoted saying to me “Ricky you had me worried. But I knew you would pull through, I never stopped praying for you”. This is like a testimony. Ms. Betty’s firm belief in God and her faithful driven prayers had actually been answered. Strengthening her trust in the Father and the Son & the Holy Spirit even greater.
Ms Betty express to me how Jesse (grandson) had become the light of her day and night.
And no matter what, she wasn’t going to miss any chance to be with Jesse & her family and friends who were family. I know in my heart Ms Betty is resting well on the golden steps leading to the throne of God. Making sure we all remain in prayer for each other. Ms.Betty will forever be in my heart. Family and friends as well.
We’ll see you again Ms.Betty. On Gods celestial shores. ❤️
I'm so sorry for your loss. Betty was always one of my favorite cousins. She will be missed, but she has already gone to a more peaceful place. My prayers and sympathy go with you.
Tom Brooks
