Lois Jean Ray

Lois Jean Ray was born Lois Jean Johnson on November 23rd, 1944 to loving parents Johnny Johnson and Ruby Roberson Johnson. She was very close to her siblings, U.S. Johnson, Norma Jean Crawford, Clozell Rosario & Linda Sue. She excelled in #college & went on to teach Kindergarten & First grade. She started and ran her own in-home #daycare successfully for years. Her nurturing, caring & fun-loving spirit gave her students a love for her & for learning. Lois dedicated her life to serving others. She #faithfully attended & served @ #GreenForestBaptistChurch. Lois loved dancing, music, reading & the board game #Scrabble. Lois put #family & gathering together w/ family among her highest priorities. She cherished her grand-children, Whitney Yvonne Vizzini, Christopher Michael Vizzini, & Morgan Isabella Vizzini. In addition, she looked forward to being reunited w/ her beloved 1st child who died in infancy, Kimberly Nicole Ray. Lois is loved dearly by her two living children, Kelly Lynn Vizzini & Emerson Gibran Gooden. What Lois cherished most was her steadfast faith and love for Jesus, evident through her genuine desire to share Christ with everyone she encountered. Even w/ dementia she was able to quote a bit of scripture & recall the words to many hymns. Lois spent her final days in worship, listening to scripture, & in #prayer w/ her daughter, Kelly. Lois peacefully & expectantly entered into the presence of #GodtheFather, #JesusChrist, & the #HolySpirit on December 11th, 2018.