| Graduation Year | Class of 1965 |
| Date of Passing | May 15, 2015 |
| About | Elizabeth J. “Betty” Ray, 67 of Murfreesboro, Arkansas passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015 in Texarkana, Texas. She was born May 23, 1947 in Grand Island, Nebraska, the daughter of the late Robert Charles and Anna (Berry) Powers. Betty graduated from Grand Island Senior High School with the class of 1965. She entered the US Navy and served NAS, Nolfolk, VA from 1965-1967. She was a field accountant for a highway construction company for 6 years and CEO of Bee Ridge Industries, Inc and owned her own crafting business. She retired in 2006. Mrs. Ray was a member of the Shallowater Methodist Church, and the Eastern Star. Survivors include her husband George “Mac” Ray of Murfreesboro, AR; children Kenneth McGraw and wife Krystie of Sanger, TX; Jaymie Massey and husband Craig of Houston, TX; Chet McGraw of Dallas, TX; and Todd Ray of Kalamazoo, MI. Step Children Keith Ray and wife Sharon of Mabelvale, AR; and Jennifer Pippenger and Jesse of Fort Smith, AR; Siblings include Doug Powers and wife Phala of Hanna, WY. Jane Powers of Omaha, NE. Katie Howard an husband Rod of Grand Island, NE. Gary Powers and wife Virginia of Denver, CO. Bill Powers of Los Angeles, CA. Robert Powers and wife Cathy of Santa Clarita, CA. Ron Powers and wife LaDonna of Grand Island, NE. and Beverly Welch and husband Fletcher of White Hall, AR; as well as eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Monday, May 18, 2015 at the Latimer Funeral Home Chapel in Murfreesboro, with Bro. Doney Blackerby officiating, burial will follow in Philadelphia Cemetery in Prattsville, AR; under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home in Murfreesboro. Visitation will be from 9:00A.M. until service time on Monday, May 18 at the Latimer Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Shallowater Methodist Church in Shallowater, Texas. |
