Mildred Heath "Zella" McCray Abingdon, Virginia Obituary

Mildred Heath "Zella" McCray

Mildred Heath McCray “Zella” passed away on Sunday, April 26,2020 with her daughter at her side reading Bible verses and playing songs such as How Great Thou Art.   Mildred is survived by her husband of 66 years, Paul E. McCray.  She has two daughters, Paula M. Proctor (Dale) and JoEllen M. Liles (Fred); three granddaughters that she loved and would light up even at the mention of their names: Sarah, Elizabeth, and Emily; and two great-grandchildren Zella Raine (named after her great-grandmother) and Braiden Paul (named after his great-grandfather).   Mildred “Zella” loved God and her family with all of her heart.  She is now free of confusion and pain and she is walking the streets of gold.   A private family graveside service is planned with a celebration of life planned at a later time. The family would like to thank Manor Care of Dunedin, Suncoast Hospice, and the many that have helped us during this journey.   The family requests that in lieu of flowers please send memorial gifts to North Dunedin Baptist Church, 1595 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin, Florida 34698.  Please designate in memory of Mrs. Paul McCray (Mildred). Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting <a href="http://www.farrisfuneralservice.com">www.farrisfuneralservice.com</a> and signing the online guestbook.  The family of Mildred Heath “Zella” McCray is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).
April 3, 1932 - April 26, 202004/03/193204/26/2020
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Mildred Heath McCray “Zella” passed away on Sunday, April 26,2020 with her daughter at her side reading Bible verses and playing songs such as How Great Thou Art.   Mildred is survived by her husband of 66 years, Paul E. McCray.  She has two daughters, Paula M. Proctor (Dale) and JoEllen M. Liles (Fred); three granddaughters that she loved and would light up even at the mention of their names: Sarah, Elizabeth, and Emily; and two great-grandchildren Zella Raine (named after her great-grandmother) and Braiden Paul (named after his great-grandfather).   Mildred “Zella” loved God and her family with all of her heart.  She is now free of confusion and pain and she is walking the streets of gold.   A private family graveside service is planned with a celebration of life planned at a later time. The family would like to thank Manor Care of Dunedin, Suncoast Hospice, and the many that have helped us during this journey.   The family requests that in lieu of flowers please send memorial gifts to North Dunedin Baptist Church, 1595 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin, Florida 34698.  Please designate in memory of Mrs. Paul McCray (Mildred). Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guestbook.  The family of Mildred Heath “Zella” McCray is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).

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North Dunedin Baptist Church

1595 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin, Florida 34698