Raye was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on August 29, 1955. She graduated from Richard King High School. She worked diligently for many years in management. Raye was dedicated to her Lord, Jesus Christ. She loved worshipping at church, at home, in the car and wherever she felt the Holy Spirit move. Often known as "Momma Raye", she was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. She had a passion for spending time with her family, church, crafting, her T.V. shows and Netflix binging! She will be dearly missed by all.
Raye was survived by her three daughters, Bonnie Lilly (Scott Lilly), Jennifer Tonnon, and Brenda Bradford (Michael Bradford); nine grandchildren, Nicholas, Robert, Brittney, Sean, Samantha, Ariel, Deserae, Elizabeth and Aubri; sister, Linda Bearden; brother, Willie Thompson; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews
Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. August 26, 2018 at Memory Gardens Funeral Home located at 8200 Old Brownsville Road, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415. Family and friends will begin to gather at 1:00 p.m.
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