Verna Faye Ray

GOSHEN - In the loving arms of our Father, commits to rest Verna Faye Ray on July 20, 2018.  Faye was the daughter of the late Robert and Della (Crider) Franklin.  She was born in Dorchester, VA on September 29, 1938.

She was a long-time resident of Indiana and an employee for many years of Monsanto and Silgan Plastics.  A care giver to many and loved by everyone.  She was always trying to help you whether you needed a meal or a home, that was just the kind of person she was.  Faye was very family oriented and it is safe to say that her greatest accomplishment was her children and grandchildren.  Spending time with anyone was what she liked to do most.  Her entire world revolved around her family.

Faye was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Ray; grandson, Taylor “Drew” Ray; brother, Neal Franklin; and infant sister, Betty Lou Franklin. Her loving family includes: daughter, Debra Nelson; sons, Bobby (Nona) Ray, Jack (Billy Maxwell) Ray; grandchildren, Scott (Mario Caicedo-Nelson), Natasha (Chad) Atz, Bobbie Reyes, Schuyler (Theresa) Ray, great-grandchildren, Scout, Javier, Alex, Daniel, Jessica, Caleb, Landyn, Ella, McKayla, Collin, Devyn; great-great-grandchildren, Nolan and Nathan; brothers, Sam (Mary) Franklin, David (Jody) Franklin, sisters, Ann Allen, Louise Steele, Laura (Clinton) Johnston, Sandra (Gary) Galloway, Mary (Grayson) Caudill, Jeannie LeCount, and Joyce (Robert) Monger.

Faye is survived by many nieces, nephews that she loved, and cherished. Special friends in Farmington, MO include Lloyd, Sharon, and Marie.

As the family mourns the loss of someone so dear, please join them to celebrate the wonders of her life.

Family and friends will be received from 3PM-5PM and 6PM-8PM on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 as well as one hour prior to the service time on Wednesday at The Sanctuary of Syracuse - 10121 N. State Route 13 Syracuse, IN 46567 .

A funeral service will be held in Faye’s honor on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 11AM at The Sanctuary of Syracuse with Pastor Craig Fritchley officiating . Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell, IN.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in Faye’s honor.