Betty J. Ray

Betty (Long) Ray, of Lakewood, CA, passed after an extended illness on Friday, January 13, 2017. Originally from St. Louis, MO, Betty with husband Frank and daughter, Debra, moved to California from Denver, CO, in 1953. She has resided in the same Lakewood home since 1957. Betty worked for American Honda for over 25 years, retiring in 1995. Betty remained very active in recent years, participating in writing classes, exercise classes, and Bible study. Betty loved playing the piano, was an avid reader, and above all loved playing Scrabble.

She is survived by four daughters, Debra Johansen of Costa Mesa, CA, Julia Standridge of Victorville, CA, Cynthia Hernandez of Long Beach, CA, and Mary Robertson of Long Beach, CA. She also is survived by 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis (Frank) Ray in 1992, daughter Barbie in 1986, and grandson, Nik Yarak in 2014. Services will be held on Monday, January 23, at 11 am at St. Cyprian Church, Long Beach, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to any homeless shelter of choice.

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