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Mary Evelyn Ray, age 74, passed into the arms of the Lord on August 17, 2003. She had lived in Albuquerque for the last 25 years. Mary was born in Crosbyton, Texas on March 14, 1929 to Albert and Elsie Moore. She married Gail Ray in Artesia, New Mexico in 1952. He proceeded her in death in 1996. Mary is survived by her mother, Elsie Moore, of Fort Worth, Texas; brother, James Moore and wife, Mryt, of Fort Worth, Texas; brother, Eugene Moore, and wife Ruby, of Fort Worth, Texas; son, Carrell Ray, of Albuquerque New Mexico; grandson, Jared Ray, and wife, Sandi, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, grandson, Thad Ray, and wife, Camille, of San Antonio, Texas; granddaughter Alarie Ray, of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and her two great-grandchildren Sirena and Devin Ray. Mary was retired from the Telephone Company, however, she felt that retirement was an opportunity to live an even fuller life. All of her friends knew her as a busy bee who had remained active until her recent illness. Mary was a life long member of the Church of Christ. She also belonged to numerous social and civil organizations throughout her life, most recently the Altrusa Club, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Daughters of the Confederacy and the Telephone Pioneers. She spent literally thousands of hours volunteering her services to her community. As her grandchildren can all attest, the Dallas Cowboys have never had a more loyal fan than Mary. If the value of a life is measured by the number of one's friends, she was a rich woman indeed. Mary led a full life and she will be sorely missed by her family and by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be conducted at Montgomery Church of Christ on August 19, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the Albuquerque Christian Children's home.
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