JOAN CAROL RAY, age 80, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Leroy C.; loving mother of David Lee (Tamara) and the late Karen Betty Buckholz (Daniel), grandmother of Justin Ray (Jamie), Trevor Ray, Emilia Buckholz, Lucille Buckholz, and Miller Buckholz; sister of Betty Smith (Zack), Arlene Lash (the late Thomas), and Emil “Sonny” Rosol (Kathy); aunt of Charlie, Bob, Joe, Jim, Rick, Cindy, Ken, Steve, Dan, Amy, and the late Wayne, Robin, Robert, Alicia, Andrea,Anita, Alaina and Lois; Joan’s passion for life was in her grandchildren hearts and attending their events. Her contagious smile was brought to life by her garden, cooking for family gatherings, and seashells at the beach. Funeral Service Monday, October 1, at 10:00am in the Corrigan Craciun Funeral Home, 20820 Lorain Rd. Internment Lakewood Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-7pm Sunday, September 30th. 440-331-0500 www.corrigancraciun.com Donations will benefit the Rocky River Nature Center and can be made to Cleveland Metroparks Donations