Celebrating the life of
Barbara Dannehl Wray
October 28, 1931 - May 02, 2011
-SAVANNAH- Barbara Dannehl Wray, 79, died peacefully Monday, May 2, 2011. Born on October 28, 1931 in Charleston, WV she was the daughter of Elizabeth Burruss and Robert Valentine Dannehl. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, William Thomas Wray, Jr.
She was a graduate of St. Catherine's School in Richmond, VA and Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. Barbara enjoyed reading, traveling, and most especially spending time with her family. She was a life-long volunteer with many organizations including serving as President of the Episcopal Church Women of St. Timothy's in Wilson, NC where she was responsible for organizing the efforts to open the Community Soup Kitchen of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church. The Soup Kitchen still remains a thriving part of the
community. In more recent years she volunteered at the Bluffton Art League, Heyward House, and Calhoun Station in Bluffton, SC.
She enjoyed genealogical research and was a member of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina, First Families of Virginia,
Daughters of Colonial Wars, and the Jamestowne Society.
Surviving are her three daughters and sons-in law, Lisa Wray Longino George of Dallas, TX; Bridget Wray Gardner Jim of Savannah; and Barbara Wray Tamarri Joe of Florence, SC; Five grandchildren which she adored: Lane Fleming Longino of Dallas, TX; Elizabeth
Grier Gardner of Augusta, GA; Kendall Fleming Gardner of Atlanta, GA; William Will Thomas Wray Tamarri and Anna Chapin Tamarri of Florence, SC. Other survivors include her aunt, Virginia Ginny Burruss of Hot Springs, VA; her cousins Kitty Burruss of Alexandria, VA; Pixie Toggweiler Mike, and their children Robert and Sarah Toggweiler; and, her step-grandchildren Michelle Longino of New Orleans, LA; George Longino, IV of Dallas, TX; Howard Longino Leigh of Raleigh, NC.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the loving staff at Spanish Oaks Retreat and Hospice, and to her special care-giver, Wanda Edwards.
Graveside service will be Friday, 11:00 a.m. at the National Cemetery in Beaufort, SC.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests remembrances be made to the Community Soup Kitchen of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 1527, Wilson, NC 27894 or the Alzheimer's Association, 201 Television Circle, Savannah, GA 31406.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
What a lovely lady barbara was and what fabulous neighbors you were to us in wilson all those years! you have always been and will always be etched in our hearts and memories as loving, giving, generous people that were so lovable and supportive to our family. i am soo very saddened that barbara had alzheimers. mother91 and perfectly healthy also has advanced stages of it. i understand your journey and your huge loss. i know your exponential wonderful memories will carry you through this real healing time. i send you my love and prayers. i know mother would want to express these very same sentiments as well. God hold you securely in the palm of His hand.
- Mary Ruth Granger Diffey, matthews, NC
Dear Bridget, I was sorry to hear about your Mom. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Joey G. Ellis, Wilson, NC
Lisa, Bridgette, and Barbara B.: Mom, Tanga and I were so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing! We all have many wonderful memories. We hope that all of these happy memories can take the place of the loss you are feeling now....I'm sure it's a big happy reunion 'over there'! We love you all!
- Sherry Winstead Barts, Raleigh, NC
I am so sorry I have been unable to talk with you Wray girls during this very difficult time,seems I have the wrong telephone numbers. BUT believe me, you all have been in my thoughts an. God bless you and yours. My love to all, Ann
- Ann L. Bailey, Wilson, NC
Lisa,Bridget and Barbara, So sorry to hear of Big Barbara's death. Dave and I really enjoyed the last few visits we had with her in Hilton Head. As she told me when Mom died, even when you know it is for the best, it is always tough to lose your mom..she was very much a comfort to me at that time. We all have wonderful memories to keep us smiling for years to come. I hope that soon those memories can take the place of the loss you are feeling now....you KNOW she is in good company up there. Take care, love you all Jean Gray
- Jean Hackney Haas, Wilson, NC
To the Wray family My love, sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time with the loss of your mother. I remember her well from all the years at St. Timothy's. Cherish the memories. Dawn Banasiak Mitchum
- Dawn Banasiak Mitchum, Wilson, NC
To Barbara Tand all the Wray family; It is with great sadness to hear of your Mothers passing away. I have many fond memories of the times spent with her and you Barbara T. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bettina Munson
- Bettina Munson, Bluffton, SC
Please accept my sincere condolences.Barbara was one of my favorite people even if I was never able to convince her that there were other colors than beige.
- Annelore Harrell, Bluffton, GA
Dear Barbara T and Family, We were so sorry to her about your Mother. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. James and Melissa Parrish
- James & Melissa Parrish, Bluffton, SC
Dear Barbara T and Family, Please know that we are holding all of you in our thoughts and prayers. We send all our love and hugs and may your mother's memory be for a blessing. Much love and sympathy from the Greenbergs in NJ
- The Greenbergs, Haddonfield, NJ
What a lovely lady barbara was and what fabulous neighbors you were to us in wilson all those years! you have always been and will always be etched in our hearts and memories as loving, giving, generous people that were so lovable and supportive to our family. i am soo very saddened that barbara had alzheimers. mother91 and perfectly healthy also has advanced stages of it. i understand your journey and your huge loss. i know your exponential wonderful memories will carry you through this real healing time. i send you my love and prayers. i know mother would want to express these very same sentiments as well. God hold you securely in the palm of His hand.
- Mary Ruth Granger Diffey, matthews, NC
Dear Bridget, I was sorry to hear about your Mom. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Joey G. Ellis, Wilson, NC
Lisa, Bridgette, and Barbara B.: Mom, Tanga and I were so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing! We all have many wonderful memories. We hope that all of these happy memories can take the place of the loss you are feeling now....I'm sure it's a big happy reunion 'over there'! We love you all!
- Sherry Winstead Barts, Raleigh, NC
I am so sorry I have been unable to talk with you Wray girls during this very difficult time,seems I have the wrong telephone numbers. BUT believe me, you all have been in my thoughts an. God bless you and yours. My love to all, Ann
- Ann L. Bailey, Wilson, NC
Lisa,Bridget and Barbara, So sorry to hear of Big Barbara's death. Dave and I really enjoyed the last few visits we had with her in Hilton Head. As she told me when Mom died, even when you know it is for the best, it is always tough to lose your mom..she was very much a comfort to me at that time. We all have wonderful memories to keep us smiling for years to come. I hope that soon those memories can take the place of the loss you are feeling now....you KNOW she is in good company up there. Take care, love you all Jean Gray
- Jean Hackney Haas, Wilson, NC
To the Wray family My love, sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time with the loss of your mother. I remember her well from all the years at St. Timothy's. Cherish the memories. Dawn Banasiak Mitchum
- Dawn Banasiak Mitchum, Wilson, NC
To Barbara Tand all the Wray family; It is with great sadness to hear of your Mothers passing away. I have many fond memories of the times spent with her and you Barbara T. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bettina Munson
- Bettina Munson, Bluffton, SC
Please accept my sincere condolences.Barbara was one of my favorite people even if I was never able to convince her that there were other colors than beige.
- Annelore Harrell, Bluffton, GA
Dear Barbara T and Family, We were so sorry to her about your Mother. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. James and Melissa Parrish
- James & Melissa Parrish, Bluffton, SC
Dear Barbara T and Family, Please know that we are holding all of you in our thoughts and prayers. We send all our love and hugs and may your mother's memory be for a blessing. Much love and sympathy from the Greenbergs in NJ
- The Greenbergs, Haddonfield, NJ
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
