Melba Ray Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 12, 2025, at the age of 97, Melba Ray (Rochester, Minnesota) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melba Ray to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Kenneth Ray; her brother Bob Lee; her children, Dick Ray and Deborah Curtis; her granddaughter Kelly Jo Ray; and her parents, Willis Lee and Blanche Kane.
She is survived by: her daughters, DiAnne Ray Zill (David) of Tucson, AZ and Dawn Ray of Dubois, WY; and her son-in-law Terry Curtis (Susan) of Rochester, MN. She is also survived by several loving cousins, 12 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on Tuesday, January 21st 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Calvary Baptist Church (5905 Silas Dent Rd NW, Rochester, MN 55901). A funeral service was held on Friday, January 17th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 21st 2025 at 1:00 PM.
In remembrance of Melba, the family requests donations be made to Calvary Baptist Church in Rochester, MN (cbcroch.org) or Mayo Clinic Hospice.
