Berniece "Bea" Ann Ray's Obituary
Berniece “Bea” Ann Ray, age 72, of Fall River, died Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Fredonia Regional Hospital. Bea was born on August 8, 1940 in Nickelsville, Virginia, the daughter of Emmitt and Kate (Stafford) Dameron.
Bea worked several years doing home health care and helping others with their house care. In her spare time, she enjoyed working in her garden or taking care of plants. She enjoyed going to garage sales and traveling to Las Vegas.
In November of 1982 in Wichita, KS, Bea married Benny Ray. Bea and Benny were married for 30 years, Benny survives at their home.
Survivors including her husband Benny are:
Son:
Kenneth Doyle of Henderson, NV
Daughter:
Janet Bever of Wichita, KS
Step Children:
Gary Ray of Andover, KS
Sherri Vanderhoof of Mulvane, KS
Diane Hadwiger of Wichita, KS
Paula Ray of Mesa, Arizona
4 Brothers:
Emmitt Dameron of Vassar, KS
Floyd Dameron of Wichita, KS
Phillip Dameron of Haysville, KS
J. C. Dameron of Haysville, KS
18 granchildren and 2 great grandchildren
Bea was preceded in death by her parents, son Leslie Doyle and Brother Robert Dameron
Graveside services will be held on Friday, February 22, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. at Weakly Cemetery near New Albany. Visitation will be from 11 to noon Friday before the service at the funeral home. The family has suggested memorials to the VFW Post 3018 in Fredonia and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Services have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home, 420 S. 20th St., P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736
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