Celebrating the life of
Loretta Simmons Ray
June 25, 1950 - October 14, 2006
Loretta “Tweety Bird” S. Ray
Loretta S. Ray, 56, died Saturday, October 14, 2006 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. She was a native of Savannah and was a homemaker. She was a 1970 graduate of Herschel V. Jenkins High School, was a former member of Calvary Baptist Temple, a former member of Thunderbolt Baptist Church, and the Hunter Army Airfield Post Chapel. She was nominated for Volunteer of the year and volunteered for many organizations including the A.C.S. where she was the volunteer supervisor, Youth Services, The American Red Cross, the A.E.R., the Girl Scouts, Special Olympics, the Enlisted Wives Club, and the Officers Wives Club.
She is survived by her husband, James Larry Ray, of Savannah, one daughter, Melissa B. Ray, of Savannah, two brothers, Wyman “Rick” Simmons, of Savannah, and Edward Gordon Simmons, of Atlanta. Also one sister, Gerenne Lanham, of Salem Indiana, three nieces, one nephew, and other cousins and special friends.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, October 16, 2006 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 16, 2006 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
Pallbearers will be Loving relatives, friends and cousins.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Dear Wyman, Larry, Melissa, Edward and Gerenne, Am so very sad today thinking about Loretta and remembering things. I had forgotten about the time she visited Edward and me in Nashville until today. I know she will be so missed by all of you and particularly those of you who saw her every day and for whom she was such an important part of your lives. This is such a terrible loss for you and recalls to mind those other losses, Nell and James. My heart aches for you all and my thoughts and prayers will be with you in the coming days and weeks. Love, Kathy
- Kathy Holmes Benson, Rome, GA
Dear Wyman, Larry, Melissa, Edward and Gerenne, Am so very sad today thinking about Loretta and remembering things. I had forgotten about the time she visited Edward and me in Nashville until today. I know she will be so missed by all of you and particularly those of you who saw her every day and for whom she was such an important part of your lives. This is such a terrible loss for you and recalls to mind those other losses, Nell and James. My heart aches for you all and my thoughts and prayers will be with you in the coming days and weeks. Love, Kathy
- Kathy Holmes Benson, Rome, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
