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Olivia Jane Cleveland Ray

August 31, 2022

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“A TIME TO REST”
God recognized the selfless and committed service that Olivia had given to Him and His people throughout so many years. On Wednesday morning, August 31, 2022, He put His arms around her and welcomed Olivia to eternal rest. Now, she has joined her loved ones who are already resting in the arms of Jesus: Parents-Joe and Elizabeth Cleveland; Husband-Mayor Eugene Ray; Children-Christie and Cedric Ray; Son-in-Law-Parks Brame; Niece-Thema’Thomas; Great-nephew-Austin Mitchell; Brother-Joe Cleveland.
“A TIME TO REMEMBER”
Precious memories will forever linger deep in the hearts of so many whose love for her will never cease: Daughters-Valerie (Charles) Avent, Dr. Kertrina Brame; Grandchildren-Mary Avent, Charles Avent, Jr.; Siblings-JoAnn Mitchell, Martha Dysart, Era (Jerome) Twyman, Donald (Denise) Cleveland, Evelyn Thomas; Sisters-in-Law-Evelyn Cleveland, Elaine Fox; Brothers-in-Law-Dr. Bernard (Angela) Ray, Carey (Anna) Ray; numerous nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends.
Services for Mrs. Ray will be held Saturday, September 10th at Fairlane Church of Christ, 101 Dow Drive, Shelbyville. Mrs. Ray will Lie In State beginning at 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m, Family Visitation 11:00 a.m. with Funeral Service to follow at 12:00 noon, Burial at Willow Mount Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Services are in the care of Nelson & Sons Memorial Chapel, (931) 685-4200, www.nelsonandsons.n