Service Details
VISITATION
Thursday, October 4, 2018
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home
FUNERAL
Friday, October 5, 2018
12:00 p.m. (an additional visitation in church from 11-12 p.m.)
Wayman AME Church (424 North Memorial Drive)
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RACINE – Juanita (nee: Jennings) Wray, age 88, passed away at Lakeshore at Siena on Monday, October 1, 2018.
She was born on August 15, 1930 in Alamo, Tennessee, the daughter of John and Ophelia Jennings.
Juanita professed a belief in Christ at an early age and united with Hughes Grove C.M.E Church in Alamo, Tennessee.
She moved to Racine in December 1952 and in 1953 she united with Wayman A.M.E. Church. She sang in the choir, was a member of the Mary Jane Missionary Society, and president of the Pastor Aide Club.
Juanita was united in in Holy matrimony to W.C. Wray, on October 6, 1956.
She was employed by Modine mfg. and Moxness products until she retired from there in May 30, 1992.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving children, Evone (Larry) Ashley , Dwight (Retha Smith) Jennings, Brenda(Anthony) Days, and Willis(Annette) Wray all of Racine: 6 grandchildren, Felicia Jennings, Austin (Janice) Wray, Willis (Melinda) Wray, Quinn(Nikita) Days, Joythina McGee, all of Racine, Dwight Smith of Honolulu, Hawaii; special adopted grandson, Omar Young of Racine, WI; 10 great-grandchildren; special cousin, Wyvonia McDougal, God Sister and sister-in- law, Ada Wray, plus two other sisters-in-law, Ida Lowe and O.T. Freeman; two brothers-in-law, Joe( Jewel Morris )Wray of Kenosha, WI and Charlie(Ruby) Wray of Memphis, TN , as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving relatives and friends.
Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, husband one sister, one brother, as well as several sisters and brothers-in- law.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday evening for a visitation from 4-6 p.m. The celebration of her life and Homegoing service will take place at Wayman AME Church (424 N. Memorial Drive) on Friday, October 5, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. There will also be a visitation in church on Friday from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Her interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery.
Mr & Mrs Bird Ivy says
Continue prayers for your entire family, may god strengthen your hearts and may you find peace during your time of bereavement…Sending my deepest condolences to your family. From Mr & Mrs .Bird Ivy.
Therita Bogan says
My Deepest condolences goes out to the Wray Family, Brenda I didn’t know your Mom but, I know to know her was to love her.
Anonymous says
lester and Margie Wray
Niece Jannie Wray says
For a special Aunt,
With deepest sympathy on the loss of my aunt
Juanita.
Love knows no boundaries , even those who divide
Heaven and Earth. So whenever you feel sad, just
Remember your hearts are connected together forever.!
Always in my heart, forever in my memory.
Dombrowski Family says
Our deepest condolences to the entire Wray family. You all our in our prayers.
Urah Blackwell says
Dearest Family, It has been very hard for me to find the words to discribe my feelings. The saddest is ov! I thank God for all of the wonderful times I spent with Juanita and my cousins from my earliest memories!! The most lasting memory is the time I spent with her when I was home in August!! God bless you Juanita!! Thank you for your love and guidance!! Love you Evone, Dwight, Brenda and Willis!!
Hope R Smith says
Dwight, please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of your mom. May the Lord Bless and Keep you and your family!