Cannabell Michelle Cecelia Ray

Cannabell Ray, the infant daughter of Bruce Ray and Cristiana Merrifield was born and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at St. Johns Hospital. She was preceded in death by her great-great-grandma, Anniebell Ray. She is survived by her parents, Cristiana Merrifield and Bruce Ray of Franklin; two brothers, Christian Bolden and Bruce Ray, Jr.; maternal grandparents, Trena Smith (husband, John) and Joseph Jones (wife, Tracy); paternal grandparents, Patricia Ray and Bruce Norman; maternal aunts and uncles, Remarco Smith, Angel Jones, Joseph Jones, and Nikko Jones; paternal aunts, Shawanna Brooks (husband, Al), Ester Ray-James (husband, Demond), and Catrice Brown; and several cousins. Graveside Ceremony: 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Roselawn Memorial Park, 1735 S. Camp Butler Rd., Springfield. My Sweet Girl Cannabell, I love you and it will be for a lifetime. My sweet girl, an extension of my lifeline. Pain cant even express the way that I am feeling. Its a part of the process for me and Cris to start healing, my sweet girl. I ask God why do this hurt so much? Cann, do you remember feeling daddys touch? We used to talk to you like you was here and we could see your face. My sweet girl how did we get to this place? Trying to understand the reason for His plan. Trying to figure out going through life without holding your hand. My sweet girl, I want you to know one day we will all be together. We will cherish you today, tomorrow, and forever. Our sweet girl, from Mom and Dad Cannabell, we love you. Bruce & Cris