Helena Barfoot Ray, 90, of Center, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016, at her residence.

 

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 14, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Kevin Windham and Bro. Charles Williams officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.

 

Ms. Ray was born August 31, 1925, in Northampton, England, to George Hebert Barfoot and Laura Middleton Barfoot.  She served in the Royal Air Force in 1942.

 

She is survived by

Sons: 

David Ray of Center

Alan Ray and wife, Glenda, of Shelbyville

Adam Ray of Center

 

Daughters:

Melanie Pidcoke of League City

Stephanie Cooper of Center

Ivy Dominy of Center

Melissa Egge and husband, Chris, of Palestine

 

Grandchildren:

Micky Ray

Misty Ray 

Michael Shane Ray

Brandi Ray Riggs

Bryan Pidcoke

Matthew Pidcoke

Courtland Peacock

Casey Cooper

Randy Clay

Jennifer Beattie

Jill Willey

 

16 Great Grandchildren

 

1 Great Great Grandchild

 

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

 

Preceded in death by

Husband: Delton Ray

Son-in-law: John Dominy