Melissa Renee "Misty" Ray

Misty was proceeded in death by her infant sister Alyese Dawn Ray, grandmothers Maggie Etta Turner, and Martha B Ray, grandfathers John M Turner and John Robert Ray.

Misty was a light in this dark world, who loved anyone she met. She enjoyed bowling, listening to music, Christmas Morning, and birthdays were her favorite. Her smile was infectious and her excitement over the smallest things brought happiness to everyone around her. If she met you once, she claimed you as her friend, and she meant it. Our family has been blessed to have had her for the years God lent her to us. Misty was the best daughter, sister, Aunt, and friend. She will be missed dearly, especially her silly fun little personality.

Misty is survived by her parents Bill and Jacklin Ray Of Texarkana, her sister and brother in law Gwen and Norman Harris of Texarkana Arkansas, her niece Amber and husband Michael Ferguson of Genoa Arkansas, her nephews Joseph Waggoner of Genoa Arkansas, Justin and Wife Alycia Harris of Texarkana Arkansas, and Blake Harris and Fiancé Hailey McIntosh of Sweetwater Texas, her great nieces Lauryn Ferguson of Genoa Arkansas, and Lily Harris of Texarkana, her great nephews Deven Ferguson of Texarkana Arkansas and Kaleb Harris of Texarkana Arkansas. Her special friends Mark Kidd of Texarkana, and Donna Saxton of Benton Arkansas.

A heartfelt thank you to Robin Lackey and Erica Waggoner, her caregivers, and her nurse practitioner Elizabeth Williams of Transitions Medical for caring for her like your own family and loving her like we did.

The family will receive visitors at Visitation on Thursday September 16 from 5pm to 7 pm at East Funeral Home, downtown Texarkana.

Funeral services are 10 am Friday, September 17, 2021 at East Funeral Home, downtown Texarkana with Pastor Todd Reed officiating.

The family will have an outdoor gathering of friends and family in celebration of Misty's life, at the home of Michael and Amber Ferguson 6705 MC 10 Fouke, Arkansas directly after the funeral services.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.eastfuneralhome.com for the Ray family.