P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR 71655
Virginia Amelia Ray, obituary portrait — Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home

In Loving Memory

Virginia AmeliaRay

Date of Birth August 20, 1936
Passed Away On September 3, 2023
At Age 87 years
Resident of Monticello, AR
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Virginia Amelia Reinhart Ray, age 87 of Monticello, Arkansas, passed away at home Sunday, September 3, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born August 20, 1936, in Ulm, Arkansas to the late George Aloys Reinhart and Virgie Martin Reinhart. She was a member of St. Marks Catholic Church, a United States Air Force wife, and a homemaker. Virginia enjoyed bowling, crocheting, crewel embroidery, watching game shows on the television, and watching sports, especially the Razorbacks. She bowled in league play for many years all the way up until COVID in 2020 and was a regular at Young's BBQ. Another favorite pastime of hers was spending time with her family at the Wolfe Prairie Farm.

In addition to her parents, Virginia is also preceded in death by her husband, Edward D. Ray.

She is survived by her children, David Ray and wife Kimberly, George Ray and wife Stephanie, and Brenda Fiester; grandchildren, Aaron Ray, Brittney Jones, and Lauren Sullivan; two great-grandchildren; caregivers, Elaine Connard, Patty Curtis, Lisa Matthews, Ashley Franklin, Monica Miller, Natalie Woods, and Kimberly Hokes; as well as host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 6, 2023, from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. in the Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will follow the visitation on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in Oakland Cemetery.

You can sign Mrs. Virginia's guestbook here on her page.
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Visitation

Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home

943 Highway 425 North

Monticello, AR, 71655

September 6, 2023

from 10:00-11:00 a.m.

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Graveside Service

Oakland Cemetery

N. Hyatt

Monticello, AR, 71655

September 6, 2023

at 11:00 a..m.

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Oakland Cemetery

N. Hyatt St

Monticello, AR, 71655

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Condolences (7)

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Susie Chadwick Wilmar, AR September 8, 2023
"I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Virginia passing. May God wrap his loving arms around you all at this time to comfort you. She was such a beautiful lady inside and out."
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Jacqueline Block Robinson Atkins, AR September 7, 2023
"My prayers are with Sue, George and David. I really loved and enjoyed being around Ms. Virginia and the family when I lived in Monticello. Her beautiful smile will be missed. Always cherish her memories.

Sincerely,
Jacqueline"
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Tommy Jones Star city, AR September 6, 2023
"Prayers for the family"
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