Carol Ann Bray was born January 16, 1943, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Jaybe Leonard Reynolds and Lera Beatrice (McClain) Reynolds. She passed from this life on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 76 years. Carol was raised and educated in Tulsa and graduated with the Central High School Class of 1961. After high school she attended Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology. Carol was married on December 26, 1965 in the Sharp Chapel at the University of Tulsa to Vernon Hoyt Bray. She spent most of her working life in the home, raising her three children. She was a faithful member of the Owasso Church of Christ since moving to Owasso in 2000. She was active in the church and taught children’s bible classes and was part of the Ladies Sewing Ministry. Carol enjoyed a variety of pastimes such as painting and attending ladies bible studies, but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren. Those she leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include:
Her husband;
Vernon Bray, of Owasso
Daughter;
Melinda Collins and husband Carl, of Knoxville, Tennessee
2 Sons;
Dane Bray and wife Jennifer, of Austin, Texas
Jason Bray and wife Amy, of Owasso
9 Grandchildren;
Emily, Ashley Hope, Ryan, McClaine, Grant, Hayden, Luke, Addison, and Will.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Lera, and one brother, Roy.
Her husband;
Vernon Bray, of Owasso
Daughter;
Melinda Collins and husband Carl, of Knoxville, Tennessee
2 Sons;
Dane Bray and wife Jennifer, of Austin, Texas
Jason Bray and wife Amy, of Owasso
9 Grandchildren;
Emily, Ashley Hope, Ryan, McClaine, Grant, Hayden, Luke, Addison, and Will.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Lera, and one brother, Roy.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2019, at Mowery Funeral Service in Owasso. Funeral service will be held 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2019, at the Owasso Church of Christ with Dan Schnell officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made in Carol’s memory to Health Talents International,www.healthtalents.org/donate.php, P.O. box 8303, Searcy, AR 72145 or Owasso Special Olympics Attention Susan St. John, 1400 North Main, Owasso, OK 74055 Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso.
