October 26, 1946
Sunrise Sunset October 1, 2024
JETTIE
“MRS. JOHNSON” “MRS. JOHNSON”
Service Thursday, October 10, 2024 9:30am Viewing 11:00am Funeral
Officiating Pastor Evan Gray
Interment
Pinelawn Memorial Park Cemetery | Farmingdale, New York
Jettie “B” Ray was born on October 26, 1946 in Autauga County, Alabama, to the late George Ray and Jessie Tyus Ray She was the second of twelve children. Jettie departed this life on October 1, 2024 at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital, Oceanside, New York, after fighting a long strong battle
Jettie accepted Jesus Christ in her life at a very early age and became a member of Lily Hill Baptist Church She attended Holy Ghost Missionary School and then Chilton County Training School in Clanton, Alabama. After graduating, Jettie relocated to Mobile, Alabama, with her brother, John Ray where she began her own business as a child care provider Jettie later took up permanent residence in Queens, New York.
Jettie “B” Ray, fondly known as JB, Nana, Ms Jettie and Mrs Ray, was well known for being rough, tough, stylish and spunky! She had a sassy mouth and never hesitated to speak her mind and didn’t care if you liked it or not! Behind that rough and t
rough and tough mask was a loving and caring woman- a mother at heart, to everyone ’ s children She never hesitated to offer help to neighbors and friends especially when it involved caring for children. Jettie loved being called “Nana”, as she was known to many neighborhood children as her door was always open to them
Jettie leaves to mourn her son, Clarence (Clay), her devoted daughter, Tanisha (Dior), who lovingly stood by her side through her most challenging days; John “Daddy Jay” and bonus son, LaSalle; stepchildren, Tanya, and Michael; grandchildren, Lorenza, Cici, Kavona, Machai (Antonique), Cristian, Antonio, Javon (Damarita), Myasia, Joshi; great-grandchildren, Mason, Jayla, Delilah and soon-to-be-born Ariyah Dior; sisters, Beulah (William) Dixon, Annie (Avon) Wyche, Bettie Brown, Yvonne Ray: brother, Julius (Addie) Ray; siblings who preceded her in death, sister Ida Ray and brothers, John, James, Nathan, Howard and Donald Ray and a host of family, friends and neighbors who will always remember Jettie.
ssional
Lord’s Prayer”
t - Psalm 34:118
nt - John 14:1-6
s On the Sparrow” (two minutes)
ympathetic Expressions
Kimberly Ray Me to the King”
ogy
Glance
If my leaving you has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joys
Don’t burden yourself with times of sorrow
I wish you the blessings of tomorrow;
My life’s been full and I’ve savored much I’ve been blessed with close friends & family’s touch
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee God wanted me now, HE SET ME FREE!
Although you ’ re gone your legacy lives on.
We thank God for allowing you to be with us for all these years. Our days without you will not be without tears While we are apart, you will remain in our hearts We know you are in heaven with no regrets or pain. We’ll know you ’ re thinking of us too when the Heavens showers us with its rain
We Love You
Your Grandchildren
Welittleknewthatday, Godwasgoingtocallyourname Inlifewelovedyoudearly, Indeath,wedothesame Itbrokeourheartstoloseyou
Youdidnotgoalone Forpartofuswentwithyou, ThedayGodcalledyouhome. Youleftusbeautifulmemories, Yourloveisstillourguide Andalthoughwecannotseeyou, Youarealwaysatourside Ourfamilychainisbroken, Andnothingseemsthesame, ButasGodcallsusonebyone, Thechainwilllinkagain YourLovingSistersandBrother
~ Sister Annie Wyche ~ The Five Towns Premier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
~ Mount Sinai Nassau South Hospital ~ Pallbearers
~ Ushers ~
Macedonia Baptist Church
The possession of family and friend is a priceless gift from God, for which we are grateful Our family is eternally appreciative for the love, support, prayers and services rendered during the commencement of the everlasting life of our loving mother, nanna, grandmother, sister and aunt. As we express our gratitude to God almighty for the many rich blessings he has bestowed upon us. In addition to going as the best earthly mother, nana, sister, aunt or child could have, we also thank Him for friends like you. Today and days to come we will mourn because we are human, but we will also rejoice because we are Christians. Guided by your affections, we face the tomorrows with complete trust in God and in full reconciliation to his will. May God keep each of you in his loving care forever.
