Margery Mabel Robertson Ray, 95, passed away on July 25, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. She was a native Lawtonian who lived in her family home until her 90th birthday. She then moved to The Estates in Granbury, Texas where she lived for three years. The last two years of her life, she resided at Eden Terrace in Arlington, Texas. A Celebration of her Life will be held at Centenary Methodist Church in Lawton, Oklahoma on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. with Dr. Norma Quinn, pastor officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery under the direction of Becker Funeral Home & Cremation Service The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The family would like to express their appreciation to American Hospice for their loving care during their mother's final days. They also wish to thank All Star Health Services and ACT Senior Care for their diligent care during the past two years. The care she received from Dr. Robert Sweeney of Lawton, Oklahoma enabled her to live a long and productive life. His wife, Kerry, is especially appreciated for her kindness and loving attention, particularly after Margery left Lawton. If you would like to make a contribution in her memory, the family suggests American Hospice at 6421 Camp Bowie, Ste. 200, Fort Worth, TX 76116 or www.american-hospice.com. or the American Heart Association, www.americanheartassn.org. In honor of Margery's love of the color pink, the family invites you to wear an item this color to her Celebration of Life. Margery was born January 8, 1915 and graduated from Lawton High School in 1932. She married James Ellsworth Ray, Sr. on September 7, 1934 in Walters, Oklahoma. They celebrated 50 years of marriage before he passed away on April 2, 1986. Because she had four children under the age of five, she spent her early years of marriage as a homemaker caring for her family. As her children became older, Margery was employed by Montgomery Ward before becoming an employee of Sears when the store opened at 10th and Gore. She became department manager of various departments, but her love was the fabric department where she met many friends who loved to sew---even though she didn't sew a stitch! After her retirement in 1970, she continued to be an active member of the Sears' Retiree organization. Margery's life was centered around her family, her church and her love of volunteering Her grandparents were among the early settlers in Lawton, Oklahoma. She continued the legacy that her grandparents started by supporting her community for over 80 years through active membership, volunteering and holding leadership positions in various groups. Because of the love for her community, she worked tirelessly on behalf of many organizations to raise money to support various philanthropic endeavors. Mimi, as she was called by many people, was known for her beautiful smile, loving ways and pride in her family. She always focused on the positive and lived each day to the fullest. She loved being around her family and was in attendance at her children's, grandchildren's, and even great-grandchildren's sporting events, orchestra and band concerts, graduations, and any other event where she could cheer their successes. She shared her husband's love of golf, and they traveled to many golf tournaments in the area and enjoyed watching weekly golf tournaments on television. In addition to her lifetime focus on family and volunteerism, her hobbies were playing Bridge and collecting cookbooks and recipes. She had over 500 cookbooks in her collection. She was featured in "The Lawton Constitution" newspaper about her special recipes, cookbooks, and love of good food. She enjoyed helping to create and sell cookbooks for the various philanthropic organizations to which she belonged. Margery was an active member of Centenary Methodist Church where she especially enjoyed The Crusaders Sunday School Class, United Methodist Women's' Group and many Bible study classes. She was a member of Beta Phi Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha and served as their president for two terms and held various other offices. She enjoyed being a part of their craft show each year where she displayed her doll collection and helped to raise money for nursing scholarships for local students. Margery was an active member of Business and Professional Women of Lawton and served in various positions, including president. Because of her family ties to the community - she was an active member of the Lawton/Fort Sill Pioneer Women's group. For over 20 years, Margery was a member of the Comanche County Memorial Hospital Volunteer Association. She combined her love of volunteering and her love of retail by working in the hospital gift shop. She developed many wonderful friendships there due to her vibrant personality and her ability to talk to anyone. She was a member of the Comanche County Chapter of the American Heart Association and in 1999, she was honored as "Heart Hero of the Year." She was preceded in death by her husband, James Ellsworth Ray, Sr.; her two sons, Thomas William Ray and James Ellsworth Ray, Jr.; her parents James and Jessie Robertson; one sister, Minabel Jergins; two brothers, Tom and Jim Robertson; grandson, Breck McConnell, and a host of family and friends. Survivors: Daughter, Shirley Blowers and husband Robert; son, Larry Ray and wife Suzanne; daughter-in-law, Norma Ray; grandchildren, Thomas Blowers and wife Liz, James Blowers and wife Carol, Lauri Spillman and husband Roger, Steve Ray and wife Holly, David Ray, Connie Dando and husband Pat, Laurie Donnelly, Susan Craig, Paige Foster and husband William, Bethanne Bartlett and Betsy McConnell. She is also survived by 17 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and friends she made throughout her lifetime.