Patsy L. Ray
July 26, 1936 – June 21, 2016
Patsy Leora (Arnold) Ray, age 79, of Midwest City went to her eternal home on June 21, 2016. Patsy, also known as Pat, was born to Olen and Jessie Arnold on July 26, 1936 in Wanette, OK. Patsy graduated from Wewoka High School in 1954 as class 
valedictorian. On September 7, 1957, Patsy married the love of her life, Bobby Ray, at her family home in Wewoka. Pat and Bob later moved to Del City where they lived until Bob was transferred to Sacramento, CA. In 1986 Pat and Bob returned to Oklahoma where they settled in Midwest City. Patsy was always active in many activities at her church, especially enjoying being a Bible class teacher. In later years, Pat and Bob served the community by working in their church’s benevolence room. Patsy enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter, Jennifer.
Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, Olen and Jessie Arnold, husband of 56 years, Bobby Ray; brother, Douglas Arnold. Patsy is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Tommy Hendrick; granddaughter and husband, Jennifer and Jacob Wright; great-grandsons, Colt and Case Wright; and many other dear friends and family.
Visitation will be at Matthews Funeral Home on Saturday June 25, 2016 from 12-5pm and also on Sunday from 12-8pm. Funeral services are Monday, June 27, at 10 am at Matthews Funeral Home in Edmond. Interment to follow at Sunnylane Cemetery in Del City, OK.
We were dear friends of Bob and Patsy Ray. Knew them in Oklahoma; worshipped with them at Ridgecrest Church of Christ; transferred to Sacramento in 1973 when Peter and Bob were transferred to McClellan AFB with their jobs. Patsy was one of 8 ladies who hosted a baby shower for our dear Patrick who died of leukemia at the age of 20. I missed so much talking to Patsy every week. She was a dear, lovely Christian friend and encouraged me so much during Patrick’s 2 year illness and after his death. My sympathy to Cindy and her family. Alice Astafan, Carmichael, California.
Cindy, Jennifer and family, we extend to each of you are heartfelt sympathy in the loss of one so dear as we celebrate her Christian life, love for the Lord and eternal home in heaven. We are there with you in spirit.
God bless you each one.
Love, Teresa and Lindell