Marlene S. Ray Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Marlene S. Ray of Blossom, Texas, born in Burke, South Dakota, who passed away on March 16, 2022 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marlene S. Ray to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry Smolik and Mary Smolik; her brothers, Romain Smolik and Maurice Smolik; and her siblings-in-law, Marie Zosika, Barry Baker, Ken Tipton and Larry Schmitz.
She is survived by: her sisters, Donna Baker, Arlene Shuster (John), Linda Schmitz and Margie Halloran (Phil); her sister-in-law Kaye Smolik; her sons, Ricky Connot (Sharon), Randy Connot (Lisa), Robby Connot (Sheila), Mike Connot (Stephanie), James Ray (Beverly), Nathan Ray, Jackie Ray (Teenie) and Tom Ray (Marjorie); and her friend Frances Anderson. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
