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JoAnn Ray Obituary
JoAnn Ray, age 76 of Middlesboro, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility.
JoAnn had a deep and unconditional love for her husband of 38 years Charles Ray; her daughter, Patricia Pratto (Tim Bailey); her two sons, Joseph Yates and Patrick Ray; her two granddaughters: Maleeyah Yates and Cierra Ray as well as her brothers: Floyde Runion and Joe Runion, and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and a multitude of family and friends to mourn her passing.
Joann is proceeded in death by her beloved father, Samuel Joseph Yates and her loving mother, Effie Hall Yates; sisters: Lilly Sue Yates and Louis Runion; brother, Roy Collins; grandfather, Taylor Bresher; aunt, Ethel Oley and uncle, Ruben Bresher.
JoAnn was a woman of great kindness, love, compassion and great faith. She loved the Lord Jesus and was of the Christian faith. JoAnn lived her life as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, family member and beloved friend to many.