She was the widow of Raymond Ray, a homemaker and was a member of First Baptist Church of Monticello. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Aubrey Bailey, her daughter, Lana Ray Hoover, one brother, Edward Parker, two sisters, Marie Lovett and Terri Bondy.
Survivors include one son, Roger Ray and wife Julie of Harrison; six grandchildren, Lisa Hoover Rice and husband Jay of Pueblo, CO, Ray Hoover of Colorado Springs, CO, Phillip Ray and wife Tracey of Bryant, Dale Ray of Searcy, Jennifer Marino and husband Ricardo of Jonesboro and Sara Sparks and husband Bryan of McGehee, MS; eleven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(5)
lee b parker, jr
springdale, AR Monday, November 19, 2018 May God bless and keep you Louise and family. Of all the grandchildren of William and Dora Parker, I felt that you and Edward had the most adversity during all our "growing up" years in Dermott during the 30s-40s. You and Raymond did well!Speaking of the grands: Betty Boyet died just 2 wks ago; and now you, Louise. Leaves only 2 of us.
Jason Sipes
Harrison, AR Monday, November 19, 2018 I'm so terribly sorry to hear about Mrs. Louise and will be praying for comfort for all of her family.Gladys and James Youngblood
Monticello, AR Saturday, November 17, 2018 With Our Sincere Sympathy----- Louise worked with us at our Florist years ago. We considered her a very good friend and also lived in one of our apartments as our neighbor. We always enjoyed her company. Please know we extend our sympathy to all her Family. Gladys and James --Kenny and Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Saturday, November 17, 2018 Roger and family, We are sorry to hear of the death of your mom. You have our sympathy and prayers at this sad time!!Wanda Morphis
Star City, AR Wednesday, November 14, 2018 I am so sorry for the families loss. I worked with Louise. She was a wonderful lady and loved her children. God bless all of you.