Patsy Carolyn Ray

Patsy “Pat” Ray, 76 of Hickman died on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at the Countryside Center in Bardwell, KY. She was born in Benton, KY on August 30, 1941 to the late Ellie Johnson and the late Mary Bell (Davis) Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 brother and 2 sisters. She was a member of the First Church of God in Hickman, KY. She worked as an EMS dispatcher for the city of Hickman. She was also the first female fire fighter in Hickman, KY. Pat is survived by sons: Ray Thomas Penney, Jr. of Vicksburg, MS , Timothy Dale Penney of Hickman, KY and Daniel Wayne Ray of Atlanta, GA, daughter, Patricia Gail Crawell of Hickman and niece, Vicky Savage; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Strong Funeral Home on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Henry Callison conducting the service and burial following in the Hickman City Cemetery. Pallbearers are: Robert Griggs, Tommy Ramsey, Robby Woods, Ray Smith, Doug Love, Chad Parker and Jackie Duncan. The family will receive friends on Saturday at Strong Funeral Home from 12 Noon until service time.