Helena Barfoot Ray , 90, of Center, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016, at her residence.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 14, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Kevin Windham and Bro. Charles Williams officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.

Ms. Ray was born August 31, 1925, in Northampton, England, to George Hebert Barfoot and Laura Middleton Barfoot. She served in the Royal Air Force in 1942.

She is survived by
Sons:
David Ray of Center
Alan Ray and wife, Glenda, of Shelbyville
Adam Ray of Center

Daughters:
Melanie Pidcoke of League City
Stephanie Cooper of Center
Ivy Dominy of Center
Melissa Egge and husband, Chris, of Palestine

Grandchildren:
Micky Ray
Misty Ray
Michael Shane Ray
Brandi Ray Riggs
Bryan Pidcoke
Matthew Pidcoke
Courtland Peacock
Casey Cooper
Randy Clay
Jennifer Beattie
Jill Willey

16 Great Grandchildren

1 Great Great Grandchild

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Husband: Delton Ray
Son-in-law: John Dominy