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ELOISE RAY
Eloise (Susie) “Mimi” Ray, 89, a longtime resident of Knox City, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. A graveside service was held Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Midway Cemetery in Hodges, with Greg Clonts officiating, under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes.
Susie was born Jan. 25, 1934 in Merkel, to Zelphia (Bird) and Mason Barker. She married Jerry Ray on Dec. 18, 1950 in Hodges. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Knox City. She loved reading, sewing, and shopping (especially for shoes). She was truly the mother hen to her kids and grandkids.
She is survived by her daughter Judy Lowe and husband Jerry Lee of Munday; three sons Don Ray and wife Christi of Katy, Doug Ray and wife Jane of Knox City, Clifford Ray and JamieLowranceofMunday; 12 grandchildren Stuart, Robin and husband Emilio, Haleigh and husband Bobby, Skylar and wife Kelsie, Kelsey, Amanda and husband Manuel, Brittany and husband Steve, Jeremy and wife Brittany, Justin and wife Rileigh, Jordan and wife Kandace, Brittany, and Mackenzie; 22 great grandchildren; three sisters-inlaw Janelle Barker, Ann Howle, Hortense Ray; special friend Ed Miller; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry “PaPa” Ray; parents Zelphia and Mason Barker; and brother Alfred “Butch” Barker.
Memorials may be made in Susie’s name to the American Alzheimers Association.
Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.smithfamilyfh.com.