Belenda Sue Ray, age 62 of Smyrna passed away September 2, 2016. Mrs. Ray was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on July 19, 1954 to the late Kenneth and Ruby Burd. Belenda will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was an avid bowler for many years and also served on the board of the NWBA; Belenda also loved crafts especially embroidery. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Bob Burd. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Tommy Ray; daughters, Pennie Rowland (Kevin) and Terri Troup (John); grandchildren, Ryan and Sierra Troup, James Lee, Isaiah, D.T. and Angel Rowland; and her brother, James Burd. A Life Celebration Service honoring Belenda will be held on Monday, September 5th at 2:00 P.M. from the Chapel of Cole & Garrett in Goodlettsville with Bro. Johnny Carver officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Sunday from 3-8 P.M. and Monday from 12 P.M. until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Adrenal Diseases Foundation at www.nadf.us. Arrangements Entrusted To: Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, Goodlettsville (615)859-5231 www.coleandgarrett.com
Belenda Sue Ray
Born in Lancaster, PA on July 18, 1954
Departed on September 2, 2016 and resided in Smyrna, TN
- Life Celebration: Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, Goodlettsville Room: Chapel
- Monday September 5, 2016 2:00pm
- Visitation: Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, Goodlettsville Room: Stateroom
- Sunday September 4, 2016 3:00pm to 8:00pm
- Visitation: Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, Goodlettsville Room: Stateroom
- Monday September 5, 2016 12:00pm to 2:00pm
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September 2, 2016 7:34 pm
All our prayers and love to Tommy and the family. She will be greatly missed. We were blessed to have known her and will always be a part of my heart. Everytime I see a butterfly I will think of her and Pops. I know we will have a beautiful angel watching over us. Love and prayers Emily and Charlie Collins.
September 4, 2016 10:53 am
Tommy and family
There are no words that I can say to make you feel better. Just know she was a true and dear friend to me. She and Tommy have been taking care of me on bowling trips ever since I met them. I loved her like a sister. I will miss her keeping me informed about the grand kids. She was so proud. Love to all of you – just remember she is with her daddy watching over us.
Barbara Parrish
September 4, 2016 6:43 pm
Tommy, Pennie, Terri, and Bobby,
Tina and I send all our love and prayers to you on the loss of one of the most wonderful persons in our family. Your loss is shared by so many of her family and friends. This can only be a small plug to fill the hole in your hearts and souls.
We love all of you and wish we could be there to offer some level of comfort.
September 6, 2016 12:37 pm
Dear Tommy & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and all the family. Thank Jesus she is in heaven! What a comfort and blessing to know you will see her again.
Love and prayers!
Vondell Powell and Debbie Powell Baird