Goldie Lena Ray

May 17, 1924 - July 6, 2019

Goldie Lena Ray, age 95, of Raven, Virginia, went to be with the Lord, on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at her home while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 17, 1924 in Raven, Virginia to the late Abe Thompson and Ethel Wolford Thompson, former Red Ash natives. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Goldie’s greatest joy was having her family spend time with her. She was a lifetime resident of the area and will truly be missed. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Samuel Ray; daughter, Patricia Fodor; son, Paul Junior Ray; granddaughter, Sheri Ray; grandson, Paul Fodor; two sisters and five brothers. Survivors are: Sons: Jack Ray and wife, Joetta of Raven, Virginia Douglas Ray of Raven, Virginia Daughter-in-laws: Brenda Ray of Raven, Virginia Joan Ray of Raven, Virginia Son-in-law, Al Fodor of Defiance, Ohio Grandchildren: Angie Franklin, Janeane Young, James Ray, Amy Ray, Matt Ray, D.W. Ray and Steven Ray. Twelve great grandchildren and host of family and friends also survive. Special Care giver, Betty Lawson Funeral services for Goldie L. Ray will be conducted at 7:00 pm on Monday, July 8, 2019 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, with the Rev. Dennis White officiating. Interment will follow at the Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, Virginia Tuesday, July 9th at 1pm. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call from 5pm until 7pm on Monday evening at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com.