Rosalee Ray

Rosalee Ray—a gentle, kind and caring lady—passed away on September 20, 2021. She was born on May 15, 1933 to Henry and Fern (Aungst) Starks. On December 19, 1959, Rosalee married Pat John Ray and together started their legacy. A fabulous cook, Rosalee’s kitchen was the passion of her home as she created homegrown meals including sandwiches, pies, cakes, jams and jellies. An accomplishment of pride was her seafood salad recipe which was published in a national magazine. Rose also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling around the State of Michigan with her husband Pat. Family was of extreme importance to Rosalee and nieces, nephews and her special friend, Sue enjoyed time in her home. At Christmas time she organized large parties for veterans, wards of the state and senior citizens to make sure each one had a blessed day. Aunt Rose considered anyone who was a friend to be a part of her extended family. Her final words to her loved ones were to go home and hug and kiss those that you love.
Rosalee Ray is survived by her husband, Pat Ray; numerous nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Hester Root; brother-in-law, Howard Rhodabeck. She was predeceased by her parents; son, Auther Ray; and sisters, Clara Feuss, Evelyn Ebright, Carolyn Massey, and Sarah Stark; sister-in-law, Virginia Rhodabeck; brothers-in-law, Ronald and Ernest Ray.
The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.