Dorothy Ray

Dorothy Ray, 89, of Savannah, departed this life on Tuesday, September 23. She was born in Perry County, Tennessee, on January 9, 1936, the daughter of the late Ocie Creasy Powell.
On November 25, 1952, she was united in marriage to Joe Ray, who preceded her in death on August 4, 2019. This union lasted 66 years.
Dorothy was an excellent seamstress. She worked for Savannah Manufacturing sewing and later at a retail store, Money-Saver.
After retiring, she and Joe enjoyed traveling to Pigeon Forge and Destin, Florida, every year.
She was a member of Olivet Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed working in the candy shop at the annual bazaar and helping with the fish frys for the youth group.
Dorothy was a devoted wife, loving mother, and grandmother.
Dorothy is survived by her children, Ricky Lee Ray and his wife Jill and Jo Ann Ray Wesson, all of Savannah, Tennessee; grandchildren, Sonya Tacker (Brandon) of Savannah, Tennessee, Garrard Wesson of Biddeford, Maine, Matthew Wesson (Lauren) of Savannah, Tennessee, and Amanda Rollings of Winnie, Texas; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Larry Powell (Vicki); sister-in-law, Betty Lou Ray; two nieces; and one nephew.
In addition to her husband and mother, Dorothy was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Jimmy Wesson; brother- in- law, Bobby Ray; great-grandchild, Chase Tacker; and niece, Amy Jerrolds.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial donations may be made to Olivet Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 6095 Hwy. 226, Savannah, TN 38372, or a charity of your choice.
Memorial services were held on Saturday, September 27, at Olivet Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Savannah, Tennessee, with Mitch Boulton officiating. Burial followed at Memory Gardens in Savannah, Tennessee.