Dana
Dana Carson Ray
d. November 18, 2017
Dana Carson Ray, 47, of Forest, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 18, 2017. She was preceded in death by her brother David Anderson Ray; her grandparents, Crantford V. Anderson, Sr. and Ossie Anderson, and Bernice A. and Mary D. Ray.
Born on October 14, 1970, she was a daughter of Terry and Diana Ray of Forest. Dana graduated from Brookville High School, she went on to attend Mary Washington College where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in English. She was a member of Madison Heights Baptist Church and worked for Areva. Dana dearly loved all of God’s creatures especially horses, cats, and dogs.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother Kendall and wife Melissa, of Forest; her sister, Karen Nelms of Campbell County; and four nieces, Carrie Johnson and husband Dion, Katelyn Ray, Haley Epperson, and Megan Ray.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Meals on Wheels or the Lynchburg Humane Society.
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
-Philippians 4:4-7
A private graveside service will be held.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Born on October 14, 1970, she was a daughter of Terry and Diana Ray of Forest. Dana graduated from Brookville High School, she went on to attend Mary Washington College where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in English. She was a member of Madison Heights Baptist Church and worked for Areva. Dana dearly loved all of God’s creatures especially horses, cats, and dogs.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother Kendall and wife Melissa, of Forest; her sister, Karen Nelms of Campbell County; and four nieces, Carrie Johnson and husband Dion, Katelyn Ray, Haley Epperson, and Megan Ray.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Meals on Wheels or the Lynchburg Humane Society.
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
-Philippians 4:4-7
A private graveside service will be held.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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