Ernestine V. Bray's Obituary
Ernestine Valentine Bray, 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 9, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Alberta Valentine, her husband Marty Bray, Sr., and a grandson, Bryce Martin Guidry. She leaves three daughters to remember her, Wendy, Shannon Jordan (Danny), and Ashley Guidry (Troy) and a son, Marty Bray, Jr., (Melanie), grandchildren, Taryn Clayborne (Kevin), Billy Azlin, Meagan Bray, Trace Bray (Caitlyn), Sydnie and Brianna Jordan and Beaux Guidry, and five great grandchildren. She also leaves her siblings, Susan McMillan, Butch Valentine (Mark) and Luanne Valentine. Ernie was raised in Florida. She moved to Memphis 40 years ago where she raised her family. Ten years ago, she moved to Iuka, MS to be near her sister, Susan, where she enjoyed making many new friendships. She recently moved to Southaven, MS where she lived with her daughter Ashley and her family. Ernie loved cooking big meals for family and friends especially on Sunday. She loved being surrounded by family during the holidays. She also enjoyed gardening and reading. She was very involved in the SYS youth sports programs while her children were young. She worked at Plough Industries until her retirement. She will be greatly missed by her family.The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m., Monday October 14, 2019 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life will begin at 2:30 p.m. To view the memorial tribute video, please click the link below:https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/RT63QMWSGP2TNMY3
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