Jessie Mae (Collins) Ray, age 89, of Columbus, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Friday June 22, 2018. Jessie was born September 6, 1928 in Slocomb, AL to Arie Tate Ward and Frank Emmett Ward. Jessie was a Godly woman, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved her church family at Gentian Baptist and went as often as she was able. Jessie enjoyed her family gatherings and watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren play with her dogs, Coco and Buddy. She helped provide for her family for over 40 years until her retirement at Tom’s Foods. After retiring she was able to care for her garden where she grew many flowers including Day Lilies and Roses. Jessie’s legacy will live on through her family as a Godly woman with wonderful work ethics.
The family will welcome guests for visitation Tuesday, June 26, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 1:55 PM., in Edgewood Hall of Striffler-Hamby, 4071 Macon Rd in Columbus, GA. A Celebration of Jessie Collins Ray's life will follow at 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM., with a committal in Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Rd, Columbus, Georgia 31907. Pastors David Hardwick and Donny McCoy will officiate.
Along with her parents, Jessie was preceded in death by her first husband, Samuel Radford Collins and her second husband C.B. Ray; brothers Otis Ward, Rex Ward, Clayton Ward, and Emmett Ward; sisters, Margaret Boutwell and Merry Ward; and grandson Jason Manns Teel. She is survived by: daughter Virginia Teel; son-in-law John Teel; son Donnie Collins; daughter-in-law Linda Collins; grandson John Allen (Roberta) Teel, granddaughter Shannon (Jeramiah) Kring, great granddaughters Raven Kring and Amanda Kring; step daughter Charlotte (James) Gordy; and step son Mike Ray.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for the Collins and Ray family.
