Joanne Ray
November 8, 1933 ~ February 20, 2016
Joanne Ray, age 82, of Madison, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Lake West Hospital. She was born November 8, 1933 in Salem, Ohio, the daughter of Edwin and Sara Mae (Zimmerman) Probert. She married John "Johnny" F. Ray on May 22, 1954 in Salem, Ohio.
After her graduation from Salem High School in 1951, Joanne and her husband, Johnny Ray, decided to make Madison their home in 1963. They were the owners of Johnny Ray's Radiator and Towing. She enjoyed antique cars and belonged to many clubs. Joanne also enjoyed being part of the Lake County Speedway family for many years and was also a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Madison.
She is survived by her furry companion, Miss Muffin; sons, Tom Ray of Denton, TX, Rick (Charlotte) Ray of Perry; daughter, Amy (Bob) Nye of Madison; daughter-in-law, Carol (Zip); grandchildren, Bobby (Mindy), Trisha, Tyler (Rachel), Morgan, Emily, Erica, Angela (T); 2 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, she was known as Mama Jo to many others.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Johnny Ray; her parents, Edwin and Sara Mae Probert; In-laws, Frank and Anne Ray; son, John "Zip" Ray; brother, Edwin "Bud" Probert.
Friends will be received 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 26, 2016 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2846 Hubbard Road, Madison, Ohio. Rev. Sean Donnelly will be officiating. Final Resting Place will be Fairview Memorial Park in Madison.
Donations can be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, www.nationalmssociety.org/donate
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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My dearest friend of many years, I will never forget you. I will cherish the times with dinner together at your house and how we watched the Big Bang Theory (which I hated) but watched it with you. You will always be in my heart. My prayers also for your family,,God will help them through this. Be at peace.
My prayers an thoughts are with your FAMULY. Joann YOU are finally back in the presence of YOUR loved ones that went before you. Your life was dedicated to your family. You were an always will be remembered as a VERY vital part of all the many good activities that was a part of Madison. Thou losing you is hard your presence,values an outlook on an about life you passed onto all those whom you loved. You will forever be in our memories.
To the family our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time of sorrow. We shared many fun times together over the years. Many memories of meetings and the yearly Old Fashioned Days event. God bless all of you…
Prayers of comfort and condolences to Amy, Tommy, Ricky and the entire family. I will never forget the fun times running around in the “yard” at 528 & 90 as a kid getting into stuff I wasn't supposed to when I came with my grandfather, Chief Lud. Also, all the involvement of the Ray Family (especially Johnny & Joanne) in Old Fashioned Days. Blessings to all.
Please accept our prayers and sympathy. So sorry that we can not attend Mrs. Ray's services, but everyone will be in our thoughts. Our three deceased son: Dale, Randy, Todd were friends with “Zip”. What a glorious welcome Mama Jo will receive in heaven. God Bless.
My condolences and prayers to your Family. I am sorry to have been out of touch for so long.
On behalf of the Dolores Hatfield family and the Susan and Richard Holzheimer family please accept our condolences for the loss of Joanne. Sincerely, Aunt Dolores Hatfield