Ophelia Ray

Mrs. Ophelia Ray, age 73, passed away on Thursday morning, December 22, 2016, at her home on Cedar Ridge Drive in Americus. Born May 6, 1943 in Covington, GA, she was the daughter of the late Nealus Wheeler and Myrtice Blankenship Wheeler. Mrs. Ray worked as a teller in the banking industry, and was a member of Salem United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; by her daughter, Laurie Tyler; and by a brother, Douglas Wheeler. Survivors include her husband, Rev. Rodger Randall Ray, Sr. of Americus; three sons: Randy Ray (Ashley) of Americus, Eddie Ray (Dean Boulware) of High Point, NC, and Barry Ray (Denise) of Sylvester; a son-in-law, Paul Tyler of Americus; a brother, Nealus Wheeler (Janet) of Mountain Home, Arkansas; nine grandchildren: Brandon Ray, Townsend Ray, Ashton Ray, Matthew Tyler, Aaron Tyler, Jamie Tyler, Jeremy Ray, Allen Ray, and Brittany Ray; one great-grandson, Elijah Ray; and several nieces and nephews. A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Mattie Marshall Alzheimer Center, c/o Magnolia Manor, 2001 S. Lee St., Americus, GA 31709. To sign our online guestbook and express your condolences to the family, please visit www.hancockfuneralhomeinc.com Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements for Mrs. Ophelia Ray.