Celebrating the life of
Martha S. Ray
July 06, 1930 - December 24, 2009
Martha S. Ray, 79, died Thursday, December 24, 2009 in Savannah.
Mrs. Ray, a native of Savannah was born on July 6, 1930, the daughter of the late William Elbridge and Frances Fraps Sinclair. She was a graduate of Commercial High School and attended Armstrong College. Martha was employed by the YMCA where she retired after 20 years of dedicated service as Director of Childcare. She was a member of Amdoes and a longtime member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
Mrs. Ray was preceded in death by her son, James A. Ray, III and sister, Bette Clarke. She is survived by her son, Willaim S. Ray and wife Terry of Savannah; daughter-in-law, Pam Ray of Greenville, SC; grandchildren, Steven, Michael, Matthew and Andrew Ray; great-grandchildren, Case and Cadence Ray; niece, Barbara Jones and nephew, Eugene G. Clarke.
Visitation: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Graveside Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday at Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances: Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or to the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, 6400 Habersham St., Savannah, GA 31405.
What wonderful memories I can recall when I think of 'Miss' Martha. She taught me in teaching, how to extend my love and smile to each child in a special way. Miranda and Kenneth will always take her love and special hug and smile with them forever. I can still see her reading stories to the children or singing The Wheels On the Bus Go Round and Round. She left such a memorable legacy and one to which will always be remembered by all who knew her. May God give you and your family His Grace through this time of grief. Cathye
- cathye Peacock Rhodes, Pt. Wentworth, GA
So sorry for your loss. Sincerely, David & Halle Garfunkel
- David & Halle Garfunkel, Savannah, GA
Dear Terry, Billy & Steven, Words cannot express my deepest sympathy for the loss of Martha. She was always like a mother to me and always told me how proud she was of me and my boys. That always meant so much to me, especially with my mother so far away. Ryan 13 still sleeps with the blanket she and Terry's mother gave to him when he was a baby. I would send her a Christmas card and get a thank you call every year about this time. She was a wonderful woman.
- Lori Langston, Savannah, GA
Martha was a dear friend! Our prayers are with you....
- Carole Tutan, Savannah, GA
What wonderful memories I can recall when I think of 'Miss' Martha. She taught me in teaching, how to extend my love and smile to each child in a special way. Miranda and Kenneth will always take her love and special hug and smile with them forever. I can still see her reading stories to the children or singing The Wheels On the Bus Go Round and Round. She left such a memorable legacy and one to which will always be remembered by all who knew her. May God give you and your family His Grace through this time of grief. Cathye
- cathye Peacock Rhodes, Pt. Wentworth, GA
So sorry for your loss. Sincerely, David & Halle Garfunkel
- David & Halle Garfunkel, Savannah, GA
Dear Terry, Billy & Steven, Words cannot express my deepest sympathy for the loss of Martha. She was always like a mother to me and always told me how proud she was of me and my boys. That always meant so much to me, especially with my mother so far away. Ryan 13 still sleeps with the blanket she and Terry's mother gave to him when he was a baby. I would send her a Christmas card and get a thank you call every year about this time. She was a wonderful woman.
- Lori Langston, Savannah, GA
Martha was a dear friend! Our prayers are with you....
- Carole Tutan, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
