Ray, Peggy

Peggy Reves Ray, 72, of Dublin, fell asleep in the arms of God on February 21, 2008, after a courageous battle with Acute Leukemia.

She was born on December 27, 1935, and was preceded in death by her parents, Foster A. Sr. and Stella Graham Reves; sister, Patsy Reves Whitt and husband, Jimmy; brothers, Foster “Sarge” Reves and wife, Toshiko, Boomer Reves and wife, Shirley; beloved daughter, Vickie Lee Brown Ogletree, and grandson, Joshua D. Lee.

Those left behind to cherish her memory are her devoted husband, William R. Ray; sons, William R. Ray Jr. and Michael R. Ray; daughter, Rebecca L. Brown-Waldron and husband, Larry D. Waldron; brother, Edward W. “Donnie” Reves; and special sister-in-law, Liz Reves; grandchildren, William R. Ray III, Tommy Lee Ogletree, Jason E. Ogletree, Jennifer Lee, Angela Jo Ogletree, and Ashley L. Cox; great-granddaughter, Aryana Noelle Cox; and special nephew and niece, Sheriff Tommy Whitt and wife, Karen. Peggy also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and special friends.

She touched the lives of many with her kind and generous heart. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Harry McCoy and his staff for their kindness during Peggy’s illness. Also, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Mitzi Smith, RN, of Montgomery Regional Hospital. Her compassion, dedication and kindness to Peggy and the family during her final hours were so comforting.

Flowers will be appreciated or those that prefer may make a memorial contribution to Carilion Hospice Services, 707 Randolph St., Suite 251, Radford, Va. 24141.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 24, 2008, at the Gethsemane Baptist Church in Radford with Pastor Jerry Gibson and the Rev. John Thomas officiating. Entombment will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Dublin. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2008, at the Mullins Funeral Home, Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com.