Barbara "Bobbie" Christine Ray, age 83, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away on Thursday January 23, 2020. Bobbie was born September 21, 1936 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Ruby Lee Davis Boles and James Pate.
She married Robert Lee Ray in Mayville, TN and had four children together. She worked in retail until she was able to retire to enjoy her family time.
Bobbie, in a field of roses, she was a wildflower, one to live out loud and be the loudest, most vibrant laugh in the room. She loved her Lord, her family, and adored her nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Bobbie was joy, she was laughter, she was humor; a feisty woman who was a protector of those she loved. She never met a stranger and enjoyed reminiscing with old friends at every opportunity. Bobbie was a jewel. She will be missed every day, but will always sparkle in our hearts.
Bobbie is survived by; daughter Cyndi Ray Swinea; daughter Carrie Ray Couch; and son Robert Brian Ray; Nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband Robert Lee Ray; daughter Cathy Lee Peavy; father James Pate; mother Ruby Lee Davis Boles; and stepfather Troy Boles.
A visitation for Bobbie will be held Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Locust Grove Baptist Church, 171 County Lake Rd, New Market, Alabama, followed by a celebration of life at 2:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.valhallafunerals.com for the Ray family.
