SIDNEY – Rosalie Lindsey Ray, 89, of Sidney passed away at her home on Sunday (Feb. 26, 2017).
Rosalie was born Jan. 23, 1928, in Pulaski, to Hester Armeady (McBride) and Barney Lindsey. She married Lester Dale Ray in Catlin in 1947 and had a son, Ronald Dale Ray, on July 16, 1949. Both Lester and Ronald preceded her in death.
Rosalie and her husband Lester opened Ray's Market in Ogden, which they operated for 22 years before retiring in 1980 to Springhill, Fla., where they enjoyed the sunny weather and visits from their grandchildren.
Rosalie loved spending time with and taking care of the people in her family. Among her many talents were her excellent cooking skills and green thumb. No one was ever disappointed after leaving her kitchen; she also spent much of her time taking care of her beautiful plants and flowers.
Rosalie was kind-hearted, quick-witted and had a wonderful sense of humor. She could always be counted on for an ear to listen and a smile to lift your spirits. While our hearts are heavy with her absence, we are comforted in knowing she is happy to be reunited with her husband and son.
Rosalie is survived by her two sisters, Martha Jerrell of Anna, Ill., and Jewel Hicks of Jonesboro. She and her sisters kept in close touch and visited each other frequently. She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Travis (Leah) Ray of Sidney, Troy (Andrea) Ray of Royal and Tim Ray of St. Joseph; six cherished great-grandchildren, Addison Rose, Korben Dale, Elcie Elizabeth, Graham Michael, Easton Charles and Lake Marie Ray; as well as many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 3940 N. Vermilion St., Danville. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Burial will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery, 301 E. Voorhees St., Danville.
Memorials may be made in Rosalie's name to the American Cancer Society. Please join Rosalie's family in sharing photos, videos and memories of her on her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.
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