Martha Jane (Evans) Ray

Ms. Martha Jane Ray, age 72, of Denton, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at her residence.

Ms. Ray was born on August 14, 1951, in Jeff Davis County.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Pearl and Edward Evans, her husband, Danny Oliver Ray, brother, James Evans and sister, Wanda Sharpe.

 She was a Homemaker, and she took that job very seriously.  Martha was a special sweet Christian lady; she was so meek and humble. She never had a lot to say but when she spoke it was kind and sweet words. She was a hard worker, she enjoyed cooking, sewing, watching tv, gardening, and fishing.

She also enjoyed traveling and shopping when she got a chance. She adapted to and overcame every obstacle that she faced in her life time.

Survivors include her son, Mark Merritt (Noelle) of Douglas; daughter, Phyllis Collins of Tenn; brother, Ted Hartley (Debbie) of Hazlehurst; two sisters, Annette Green of Baxley and Margaret Hernandez (Robert) of Hazlehurst; three grandchildren, Deven Hunnter (Jennifer) of Kingsland, Brittany Martin of Douglas and Sean Quattlebaum of Douglas; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Services will be held Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 2:00pm in the Chapel of Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home with Rev. Tyrone Hutchinson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service.

Interment will follow in the Union Springs Church Cemetery.

Deven Hunnter Merritt, Gary Newman, Blake Adams, Mark Merritt, Rev. Jinker Horton and Kyle Evans will serve as active pallbearers.

The family may be contacted at the Hartley residence, 591 Pat Dixon Road, Hazlehurst.

Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.                                                                    

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