Shelia Ray

Mrs. Shelia Ann Ray, 68, of Paris died Friday, December 29, 2023, at her home.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home.

Shelia Tharpe Ray was born on June 7, 1955, to her late parents Jay Hugh and Remonia Howard Tharpe in Chicago, Illinois.

Shelia was reared and educated in the Chicago area. She worked at local restaurants around the Paris area later retiring from Wendy’s. Shelia was married to Bobby Ray who survives her in death. Shelia was a loving, caring person. She loved her family and friends.

She leaves behind to cherish her memories her husband; Bobby Ray, stepchildren; Bobbie J. Ray, Natarsha Ray, and Jerry Coats, sister; Sylvia Boyd, brother; Sidney (Penny) Tharpe, several nieces, nephews, aunt; Jacqueline Tharpe, a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers; Howard Tharpe, Anthony Tharpe, sisters; Jennifer Howard Strokes and Sueyon Tharpe
Williams.

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