Mrs. Mattie Frances Williams Ray

Mrs. Mattie Frances Williams Ray, 87, of Crawford, AL passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021, at her home.

A funeral service is scheduled 2:00 pm Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Emory Evans and Sister Frances Corbin officiating.  A private interment will follow at Crawford Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at the funeral home.

Mrs. Ray was born January 19, 1934 in Josie, AL, daughter of the late David Johnson Williams and Nancy Jane Dease Williams.  After moving to Phenix City, she worked at Tom Houston and later transferred to the Textile Industry at Southern Phenix.  Mrs. Ray enjoyed sewing, tending to her flowers and crafts, as well as, spending time with her family.  She was a long time member of Faith Temple Assembly of God church.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas H. Ray; two daughters, Darlene Ray Bolt and Betty Jo Ray Gibson; four brothers, Buddy Williams, Curtis Williams, Ray Williams and Dan Williams; two sisters, Christine Garner and Anges Marie Mann.

Mrs. Ray is survived by two daughters, LeeAnn Taylor and husband Jimmie of Crawford, AL and Misty Ray of FL; five sons, James Ray, Jeff Ray, Justin “Jabo” Ray, J. D. Ray, all of Crawford, AL and Joe Ray and wife April of Phenix City, AL; one sister, Janice Brooks of Eufaula, AL; two brothers, David Ted Williams and wife Mae and Doug Williams and wife Virginia, all of Phenix City, AL; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Condolences may be offered at www.vancebrooksfuneralhome.net