Mary Jewel Ray

Mary Jewel Ray Reed

87, of Morrow, Arkansas, passed away December 19, 2021. She was born November 17, 1934 in Curry County, New Mexico, the daughter of Clarence "AT" and Pearl Atwell Ray.

She was a member of Morrow United Methodist Church where she was a song leader and Sunday school teacher for many years.

She was a homemaker, farmer, quilter, seamstress, and loved many types of crafts. In addition to personal sewing for the public she made many dozens of square dance dresses for dancers in the Clothesline Fair and many cheerleading outfits.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers: John Ray, Bob Ray, and Jim Ray.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years: Thomas Earl Reed of Morrow; children: Larry Reed of Florida, Cathy (Steve) Marak of Springdale, Mike (Michelle) Reed of Lincoln, and Leslie (Lisa) Reed of Lincoln; grandchildren: Melissa (Dayna) Brooks, Jennifer (Roger) Remington, Josh (Brittney) Reed, Michele (Lance) Price, Brett (Keina) Reed, Morgan (Jared) Turner, Madison Reed, David (Ting) Reed, Sarah Reed, Trey Reed; great grandchildren: Logan, Blake, Rylee, Hannah, Lauren, Derrick, Paxton, Zander, Bexlee, Reis, Emily, Rayleigh, Kase, Reed, Ridge, Sutton, Zoe, Sophia, Kale, Hailey; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, December 23, 2021 - 10:00 a.m. at Morrow Methodist Church. Burial will be in Bethesda Cemetery, there will be no graveside service held.

In lieu of flowers family request memorials be made to the Morrow Firehouse Quilters c/o Carlene Hale 17125 W Munyon Rd WC 433, Cane Hill, Arkansas 72717.

Online guestbook: www.luginbuel.com