Patricia S Pray

She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt. She was best known as Grandma or Grandma Pat to everyone that knew her.

Patricia was born January 19, 1931, in Boston, MA. She married Charles Pray April 10, 1948. They moved to Yuma, AZ in 1954.

For more than 50 years she was a bowler and participated in several leagues. She was the President of the Women’s Bowling Association as well as a board member for several years. Her love for the game lead to her working at Inca Lanes until she retired. After retiring her hobbies were watching her grandkids play sports. She was their #1 fan. Lately, her favorite pastime, consisted of spending time with family (especially her great grandchildren), Wednesday luncheons with her bowling friends and watching sports or game shows on TV.

Patricia was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Charles Pray in 1983, parents Joseph Simpson, Anne Nason, brothers Lawrence Simpson, James Nason and sister Irma Rose. Surviving are her sons Gary (Sandra) Pray, Terry (Jane) Pray, Scott (Charlotte) Pray and daughter JoAnn (Jc) Garcia, nine grandchildren Shawn Pray, Eric Pray, Sarah Rutledge, Michael Pray, Jennifer Rascon, Joe Pray, Baylee Sanchez, Kylee Lakey and Rylee Lakey, 13 great grandchildren, sister Lorna Pippin, Jeff Winderlin and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be at Desert Lawn Memorial Park on January 12, 2023 at 1:00pm.

We will be gathering immediately afterwards at 1643 S. 34th Ave. Family and friends are welcome.