Mary Nell Ray, age 59, passed from this life on September 22, 2026 in Shreveport, LAwith her family surrounding her. She was born on December 23, 1966 in Crossett, AR. She graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree in social work. Her main goal in life was raising her three sons and loving her grandchildren. She believed in God and knew that he was always with her. She loved going to flea markets with Sharon, reading books, and sitting on the back porch talking to her daddy.

She was preceded in death by her father, Max Tillman Ray; her biological father, Doyle Gray, and brother, Ronald Dean Ray.

She leaves behind, her mother, Mary B. Ray of Crossett, AR; three sons, Michael Trigleth (Brittney), Justin Trigleth (Brandy) of Crossett, AR and Billy Trigleth (Felicia) of DeRidder, LA; stepmother, Nancy Gray of Crossett, AR; four brothers, Brian Ray, Sr. (Roni), Patrick Ray (Betty), Carl Gray (Amy) of Crossett, AR and Kirk Gray; three sisters, Jean Floyd (Kenny) of Camden, AR, Shelia Hall (Larry) of Crossett, ARand Sandra Gray of Sterlington, LA; a cousin that was more like a sister, Sharon Kelley of Crossett, AR; ten grandchildren, Kaylee, Leland, Ryland, Gabe Troy, Timothy, Dakota, Devon, Haley and Tyler; five great grandchildren and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Celebration of Life Service was at Jones Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, September 25, 2026 beginning at 11 a.m. with Bro. Brian Ray, Sr. officiating.

Interment is in Bethel Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Michael Trigleth, Billy Trigleth, Justin Trigleth, Jeremey Barnett, Jason Barnett and Brian Ray, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers were Patrick Ray, Leland Trigleth, Timothy Noble, Tyler Collins, Clint Barnett and Hayden Hennington. http://www.jonesservice.com.