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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mable Elizabeth H. Ray Waits
Bessemer
Born March 4, 1917, died Wednesday, April 8, 2009, age 92. Active member of the United Methodist Church in Bessemer, Decatur and Helena. Graduate of Clarke County High School and The University of Alabama. Attended Alabama School of Law. Predeceased by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl B. Hamby; sisters, Mildred H. Hare and Martha H. Mann; her first husband, Dr. Weldon A. Ray and second husband, C.A. Waits of Bessemer; and granddaughter, Jennifer Michelle Shaw. Survived by sons, the Rev. Donly E. Ray and Dr. Randal Ray (Emily); daughters, Lynne Ray Shaw and Sheila Ray Jobes; stepchildren, Mrs. Charlene Waits Ray (Dr. Dan) and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Waits (Julia); 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews She was a dedicated homemaker, active in medical auxiliary, church, Sunday school, United Methodist Women, and book club. She worked at the Bessemer Hall of History for years. She was a devoted friend to many. Visitation at Bessemer Brown-Service Funeral Home on Monday, April 13, 2009, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Funeral service and burial at Cedar Hills Cemetery in Bessemer at 2 p.m. The Rev. Lillian Eddleman officiating Memorial gifts may be made to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, Decatur. Ridout's Brown-Service in Decatur is handling all arrangements.