Karen Faye (Bolden) Ray

June 25, 1964 - March 2, 2016

Karen Faye Ray, 51, of Tupelo, Arkansas departed this life Wednesday, March 2, 2016. She was born June 25, 1964 in Newport, Arkansas, a daughter of the late James and Peggy (Whitehead) Bolden. Karen worked in the nursing field for several years and loved helping people. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, and taking care of her pets. Karen adored her grandchildren, and loved taking care of her family. She will be missed greatly by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Billy Allen Ray; two daughters, Amanda Brooks of Tupelo, and Leah (Joseph) Weddington of Bryant; one sister, Sherry Bolden of Searcy; one brother, James Allen Bolden Jr. of Batesville; eight grandchildren, Taylor, Kaity, Brooke, Hannah, Levi, Shania, Jada, and Waylon; special friends, Anita Brinkley, Kathy Cook, and Aunt Kathy Mays. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Wyatt; and her parents. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 12:00 until 2:00 P.M. at Tupelo Assembly of God with the Services beginning at 2:00 P.M. with Bro. Ryan Wilson officiating. Interment to follow at White Lake Cemetery in Woodruff County. Arrangements entrusted to Bradford Memorial Funeral Home of Bradford, Arkansas. www.bradfordmemorial.com