Joan Gazaway-Ray Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joan Gazaway-Ray (Floyd, Virginia), born in Bluefield, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 86, on November 18, 2019. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Joan Gazaway-Ray or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lewis W. Thompson Sr. and Goldie I. Whitlow-Thompson; and her siblings, Claudine Whitlow Hodnett-Manns, Clyde Whitlow, Sr. and Lewis W. Thompson, Jr..
She is survived by: her husband Floyd F. Ray, Sr.; her children, Venita Gazaway of Bluefield, WVA, Geargina "Gigi" Gazaway-Singer (Robert) of Rockhill, NC, Marshelia I. Gazaway-Johnson (Pete) of Columbus, OH, Timothy Gazaway of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Floyd F. Ray, Jr. of Bluefield, WVA; her stepsons, Anthony J. Long, Sr. of Martinsville, VA and Earnest Dale Long of Martinsville, VA; her sister Shirley S. Thompson-Trigg of Bluefield, WVA; and her sister-in-law Migneonne Whitlow of Columbus, OH. She is also survived by five grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
