Funeral services for Edna Mae Ray, 92, Edgerton, will be 1 pm, Monday, January 23, 2017, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
She passed away January 18, 2017, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Edna was born February 3, 1924 in Cole Camp, Missouri. She was the daughter of Alfred and Myrtle Faler.
On November 10, 1983, she married John H. Ray in Green River, Wyoming and were long time residents of Rock Springs, Wyoming. They moved back to Baldwin City, KS, due to health.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband John, her son Raymond Tate, Her maternal grandson Jonah Tate and her daughter in law Anna Tate.
Survivors include five children, Alvie Tate Jr, Ottawa, KS, Keith (Marty), Pomona, KS, Lawrence (Linda), Lawrence, Michael (Carolyn), Edgerton, Patty (Brad) Lawrence, KS; stepchildren John, Lonnie, Angie, and Jerry; Twelve grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.
Friends may call from 3-8 pm Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting nurses, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St. Lawrence, KS 66044.
Aunt Edna will be truly missed, She was my great great aunt, my great grandma’s sister, alway’s loved seeing her when I was lil. Condolences to all.
So sorry to hear of Edna’s passing. Truly a great person who will be missed by all who knew her. May God bless her family during this difficult time. Sending my condolences to the family
My heartfelt sympathy in the loss of our beloved Edna. The Tate clan has had more than our share of hard times these past few years. My love to you all, especially Dick. Two very hard losses back to back, my love & healing to you. I have nothing but wonderful memories of a much adored woman. She is with Jesus, Jonah, Anna and her loving husbands now. That what gets me through the day.
Sallie
Sallie
We are truly sorry to hear about your loss. Your mother was a great woman and she will be truly missed and will always be remembered. We will never forget her. We will pray for her as she prayed for us. May God give her eternal rest. Our condolences.