Sharon "Sherri" Ann Ray

1953 ∼ 2020

Sherri Ann Ray, 67, of Brookeland, Texas, passed away on November 19, 2020, in Houston.

A graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 23, 2020 at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery. Officiating will be Mr. Arnold Green and Mr. Chris Eppler.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Vivian, Louisiana, on September 7, 1953, she was the daughter of Leroy Swarers and Betty (Beckham) Swarers. Sherri worked as a florist for a few years but her main job was raising her three children who she adored. After her husband retired, they moved to Lake Sam Rayburn and enjoyed their precious time together. Sherri was a master gardener and enjoyed listening to country music. She was very creative and in her spare time loved decorating and drawing. Sherri was a one of a kind woman who left an impact on so many lives. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Betty Swarers.

She is survived by her loving husband John R. Ray of Brookeland, Texas; children, Shawn Ray and wife Valerie of Spring Branch, Texas, Crystal Fabre and husband Willie of Bridge City, and Jason Ray and wife Amber of Orange; grandchildren, Colby Potter and wife Kaitlyn, Cameron Potter, Colton Potter, Jody Ray, and Ryder Ray; and sister, Kathy Wade and husband Pete of Farmerville, Louisiana.

Serving as pallbearers will be Colby Potter, Cameron Potter, Colton Potter, Jody Ray, Ryder Ray, and Willie Fabre.

Condolences

Jo Revere November 30, 2020
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David Deyoung November 23, 2020
Such a sweet lady, beloved wife and mother... always a pleasure to be around. We will miss her... prayers for her family. David and Joann DeYoung
Bubba And Sheryl Parker November 22, 2020
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Estherrae Davis November 21, 2020
Sherri was always sending are being me some kind of flower. We both liked our flowers so I shared mind with her. When I visited her home I knew she had something new to show me. She was always refinishing are painting something for her home. Such talented and beautiful lady. I only had the privilege of knowing Sherri for a few years but it seemed as we had been friends for forever. I am truly going to miss out visits and her sweet smile. Sherri will always hold a special place in my heart. I will always love my sweet friend. Love & Prayers Esther Rae Davis
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Services & Events

event Visitation

location_on Claybar Funeral Home Orange, 504 5th Street, Orange, 77630
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schedule Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

event Graveside Service

location_on Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery, 2312 Irving Street, West Orange, 77630
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schedule Monday, November 23, 2020 at 11:00 AM