Margaret H (Shriver) Ray

Margaret H. Ray

Margaret H. Ray, 94, passed away Thursday (March 20, 2008) at Asbury Park Healthcare in Newton.

She was born Oct. 24, 1913, in Leon to Charles and Vida (MacRitchie) Shriver.

She married Marion Ray on Sept. 14, 1932, in Leon. He preceded her in death on Nov. 25, 2004.

Margaret was an active member of Salem United Methodist Church of Newton and a former member of Trinity EUB church in Wichita.

Margaret worked alongside her husband for many years at their Southwest Livestock Commission Co. She also worked in the office of the former Innes department store in downtown Wichita.

At the time of her death, Margaret was the longest living resident of Asbury Park. She volunteered delivering Meals on Wheels, was a former board member of Central Homecare and Hospice, and was a member of the former 20th Century Club in Wichita.

She enjoyed crocheting and embroidery and loved to cook for her family. Margaret looked forward to spending time with her many friends and loving family.

Survivors include daughter, Marilyn McKee of Bowie, Md.; son, Dr. Philip C. Ray of Dalhart, Texas; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton, with family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Salem United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Sherry Clemons of the church officiating. Graveside service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Wichita.