Betty Wray Obituary

Betty R. Wray passed away on August 8, 2018, in the company of her family at her home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was 86 years old. She was born December 4, 1931, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to James Monroe and Jayne Sinclair Roshto. Betty was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and First Baptist Church of Baton Rouge. She was predeceased in death by her husband of 62 years, W.P. Wray, Jr. She is survived by her son Russel Wray and his wife Rhona Wray; daughter Becky Ellis Anderson and her husband John Anderson; eight grandchildren, Worth Wray, Jacob Wray, Jenna Wray, James Wray, Jordan Ellis, Collin Ellis, Rebecca Ellis, Josh Ellis; and five step grandchildren, Cullen Anderson, Hallie Anderson, Lily Anderson, Natasha Kirschling and James Kirschling; sister Pat Wallace and her husband Henry Wallace; and brother Bobby Roshto. Her funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church of Baton Rouge at 11:30 AM on Saturday, August 11, 2018. Visitation begins at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to National Down Syndrome Congress, 30 Mansell Court, Suite 108, Roswell, Ga. 30076 or First Baptist Church of Baton Rouge, 529 Convention Street, Baton Rouge, La. 70802.

Published by The Advocate from Aug. 9 to Aug. 11, 2018.
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Russ and Becky:
I am distressed to learn of your loss of your mom, especially since you just lost your dad.
Bert Robinson

August 31, 2018

Becky and Russ: I was saddened to hear of your mother's passing. I really enjoyed getting to know her over the past 10 years or so. She was a wonderful lady. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Bing

Bingham Stewart

August 13, 2018

Hey Becky - through all the years at Episcopal - the many functions parents attended ... your mom went out of her way to be so kind to me. I'll always remember that. Deep condolences. Calliway.

August 10, 2018

My deepest condolences for your loss. Even though the family loss a dear beloved one,please cherish the wonderful memories you shared with one another. And remember that our Heavenly Father has her in his memory. John 6:40

August 9, 2018

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