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Francis Louise Ray

September 15, 1932 — August 19, 2023

Francis Louise Ray of Ouachita went home to be with the Lord in her home Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the age of 90. She was born in Rison, Arkansas to the late Robert Ed Hurst and Jewel Beatrice Sloop Hurst on September 15, 1932.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 54 years Lewis V. Ray; two sons, John F. Ray, Sr. and Horace C. Ray; daughter-in-law, Pat Ray; son-in-law, Roger Davis; great-granddaughter, Brittany Daniel; great-grandson, Jeremiah Ray; three brothers, Carroll, Russell and Robert Lee Hurst; three sisters, Maxine McElroy, Mildred Berry, and Margie Pennington.
She is survived by her son, Vernon Ray (Joyce) of Sparkman; daughter, Vanita Davis of Camden; and son, Gary Ray (Debbie) of Sparkman; eleven grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Pallbearers are Greg Davis, James Erwin, James Ray, John Ray, Jr., Matthew Ray, Tim Ray and Scott Ray. Honorary pallbearers are Lloyd Denton, Tim Blann, Jerry Minchew and Brandon Skinner.
Visitation will be at Ouachita Assembly of God Church, 801 Hwy 207 Hwy, Sparkman, AR 71763 on Sunday, August 20, 2023 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at the same location as visitation on Monday, August 21, 2023 1:00 pm with Rev. Marvin Launius, Rev. Lois Moses, and Rev. Damon Launius officiating. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net .
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