Roberta "Helen" Ray

January 25, 1937 - January 29, 2020

Roberta “Helen” Ray – Roberta “Helen” Ray, 83, of Winter Haven, FL, formerly of Lafayette, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2020 at her residence. She was born January 25, 1937 in Frankfort, IN, to the late Irwin Aaron and Edna Violet (Reed) Payne. She was a 1958 graduate of Logansport High School. Helen was a nursing aid at Logansport Hospital for many years before working at Purdue University. On March 20, 1960 she married John Robert Ray in Logansport. He preceded her in death on February 5, 2008. Helen was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. She enjoyed watching TV, playing cards and marbles. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends. Surviving are her children: John R. (Donna) Ray of Lafayette, Susan D. (Terry) Woods of Winter Haven, FL and Corey Adam Ray of Lafayette; siblings: Sara Emmaline Staley of Frankfort. She is also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Along with her husband John, she is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Joy Arlene Ray, sisters Beulah Maxine Pence, Charlene Birden and Inez Arlene Pence; and five brothers Douglas, David, Donald, Irwin and William Payne. Visitation will be held from 1pm – 2pm Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Hippensteel Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 2pm with Reverend Bill Murdock officiating. Burial to follow at Meadow View Cemetery. In lieu of usual remembrances, contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society – www.cancer.org. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com