On November 5, 2024 Sandra M. Ray of Benton AR went home to be with Our Father in Heaven. Sandra was born June 13 1944 in Bryant AR.

She is preceded in transition to Roscoe Napoleon Raney & Jessie Beatrice Raney (Ragsdale), her husband Kenneth Ray, her brothers Jim, John, Joe, David, Brown, Gus, Herbert, Bitsy & 2 sisters Sheila & Annette.

Left to cherish her memories is her daughter's Lisa Ray of Orange Park Florida & Scherri Ray Nooner of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Her son Kendal Ray of Paron, Arkansas. Her grandchildren David Welch of Benton, Arkansas, Matt Welch of Mt. View, Arkansas, Kaytee Ray of Paron, Arkansas & Karter Ray of Paron, Arkansas. 2 great granddaughters, Lani Ella Peppard of Benton, Arkansas & Charlea Grayce Welch of Mt. View, Arkansas. She has a host of beloved nieces and nephews.

Sandra was married to Kenneth for 48 years at the time of his passing. She was a business owner licensed cosmetologist for 50 years. She alongside her husband was an avid hunter and loved to fish. She enjoyed hunting for arrowheads. Sandra had an artistic talent as well. She painted and drew. We could not ask for a better wife, mother, sister, Nanny & aunt. She will be truly missed.

Thank you to all who knew her and loved her. Special thank you to Michelle Raney & Matt Kyle. Thank you to all at Ashby's Funeral Home & Deirkson Hospice of Hot Springs, AR.