Charlotte Ray

Charlotte Lynn (King) Ray, 68, of Spencer passed away Thursday, September 2, 2004 at St. Luke Lutheran Home in Spencer after a long battle with breast cancer. Charlotte, the daughter of Loren and Mildred (Minor) King was born April 22, 1936 in Atlantic, Iowa. She received her education and high school diploma from Atlantic High School.Charlotte married Larry Ray on October 22, 1960 in Atlantic. Following their marriage they moved to Anita, Iowa and then back to Atlantic. Charlotte was a switchboard operator for Northwestern Bell Telephone for 17 years and then quit to become a homemaker. Charlotte recently retired. She previously resided in Grimes, Iowa and moved to Spencer to be closer to family. Her hobbies and interests included crafts, antiquing, quilts, doll collecting, and enjoying her family.She is survived by her parents Loren and Mildred King of Atlantic; a sister Sharon Ray and her husband Terry of Lincoln, NE; a brother Ronnie and his wife Janet King of Atlantic; her four children, Brett Ray and wife Shan of Milford, IA, Dan Ray and wife Laurie, of Spencer, IA, Robin Ray of Eden Prairie, MN and Joy Grandgeorge and husband Keith, of Clarion, IA; and former husband, Larry Ray of Spencer, IA; 5 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.Funeral InformationIN LOVING MEMORY OFCHARLOTTE LYNN RAYBorn April 22, 1936Atlantic, IowaENTERED INTO REST September 2, 2004at the age of68 years, 4 months, 10 daysFUNERAL SERVICESWednesday, September 8, 20041:30 P. M.Roland Funeral HomeAtlantic, IowaOFFICIATINGPastor Guy FisherFirst Assembly of GodAtlantic, IowaMUSICAL SELECTIONSAmazing GraceIn The GardenA Breath AwayBEARERS Brett Ray Dan Ray Larry Ray Terry Ray Keith Grandgeorge Ron KingHONORARY BEARERS Loren King Bill Walker Kolton Ray Jordan Stuetelberg FLOWER COMMITTEE Janet King Karen Book Rhonda Walker Pam Auerbach Kathy Nelson Cynthia HeckelCONCLUDING SERVICESAtlantic Cemetery ~ Atlantic, IowaThe family suggests memorials be made to The Humane Society.Following the interment, friends and family are invited to a time of refreshments back at Rolands' Funeral Home .