OBITUARY
Joyce Wright Ray
18 November, 1942 – 14 May, 2019
IN THE CARE OF
Whitten Monelison Chapel
Joyce Wright Ray, 76, of Madison Heights, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, William M. “Billy” Ray.
Born in Lynchburg, November 18, 1942, she was the daughter of Louise Godsey Wright of Madison Heights and the late John J. Wright. Joyce was the retired Administrative Assistant at Liberty Christian Academy with over 43 years of service. Joyce loved the students, faculty and staff of LCA. Her hobbies included painting and music and she enjoyed traveling with her husband to Myrtle Beach and Williamsburg. She was also a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Jeff Ray and his wife Lisa of Lynchburg; her sister, Dolores Tinsley of Madison Heights; and her granddaughter, Laura Ray of Richmond.
A service celebrating her life will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2019 at Thomas Road Baptist Church with Pastor Jonathan Falwell officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Whitten Monelison Chapel.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Liberty Christian Academy, 3701 Candlers Mountain Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24502.
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- John Patterson
- Troy Roope
- Luke Rush
- Jordan Tinsley
- Scott Tinsley
- Taylor Tinsley
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- Liberty Christian Academy 3701 Candlers Mountain Rd., Lynchburg, Virginia 24502
Past Services
Thursday,
16 May, 2019
Visitation
Friday,
17 May, 2019
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