Geraldine Emily "Bartow Geri" Ray's obituary , Passed away on February 24, 2025 in Okemos, Michigan

Geraldine Emily "Bartow Geri" Ray

September 13, 1928 - February 24, 2025 (96 years old)

Okemos, Michigan

Geraldine Emily "Bartow Geri" Ray's obituary , Passed away on February 24, 2025 in Okemos, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes

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Geraldine Emily "Bartow Geri" Ray

September 13, 1928 - February 24, 2025 (96 years old)

Okemos, Michigan

Geraldine Emily Ray Obituary

The world bids farewell to Geraldine Emily Ray of Okemos, Michigan, born in Lansing, Michigan, departing on February 24, 2025 at the age of 96. Geraldine Emily leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Geraldine Emily Ray to show support.

Though Geraldine Emily may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Geraldine Emily touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence Bartow and Annabelle Bartow of Okemos, MI.; her husband Ronald D. Ray; and her siblings, Clarence, Jr., Keith, Douglas, Patty Wooster and Joan Goos.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 3rd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Holt United Methodist Church (2321 N Aurelius Rd, Holt, MI 48842). A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 3rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes



Mon

Mar 03

Visitation

10:00 AM

Holt United Methodist Church
2321 N Aurelius Rd, Holt, MI 48842

Mon

Mar 03

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Holt United Methodist Church
2321 N Aurelius Rd, Holt, MI 48842

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