Viva Marie McCray Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Viva Marie McCray of Benson, Arizona, who passed away on March 5, 2025 at the age of 87. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Viva Marie McCray to pay them a last tribute.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Viva leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Viva may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Alma and Vivan Allen Neff; and her daughter Heidi Sharon McCray. She is survived by: her children, Jacqueline Reedholm, Murray McCray (Loretta), Eva Tapia (Martin), Tad McCray (Natalie) and Nathan McCray (Lizbeth). She is also survived by sixteen grandchildren, and sixteen great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, March 14th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the St David Stake Center (381 N Pomerene Rd, Benson, AZ 85602). A funeral service was held on Friday, March 14th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. David Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (381 N Pomerene Rd, Benson, AZ 85602). A graveside service was held on Saturday, March 15th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Reed Hatch Memorial Cemetery (401 Center St, Snowflake, AZ 85939).
