Bray, Juana Kellene ("Kelly") (Barbee) (1961 - 2020)

BRAY, BARBEE, LUTZ, HESS, BARBEE, AVARA, HAASE, DAVIS, COTE, SUSTAITA, FELLERS, GAMBLE, PERRIS

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 3/23/2020 at 12:42:48

Name of deceased: Juana Kellene ("Kelly") Bray (nee Barbee)

Aged: 58 yrs, 8 mo, 27 days

Residence: Earling, Shelby County, IA

Born: May 21, 1961; Tulia, Swisher County, TX

Died: Feb. 17, 2020; Myrtue Medical Center, Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Monday, February 24, 2020; Hope Harvest Church, Harlan, IA and on Saturday, February 29, 2020; Memorial Park and Cemetery, Amarillo, TX

Survived by: Significant other, Mark Musich of Earling, IA; daughter, Tandi Lutz (spouse, Tim) of Westphalia, IA and their children, Toby Hess (spouse, Sierra) of Helena, MT, Zachary Lutz of Burlington, ND, Zachary Barbee (spouse, Harley) of Velva, ND, great-grandson, Alistor Uriah Patrick Barbee of Leighton, IA, Maverick Hess of Amarillo, TX, and Jonathan Hess of Pampa, TX; son, Charlie Bray (spouse, Brittany) of Minot, ND, and their children, Lindi Avara of Florence, TX, and Hunter Haase of Wichita, KS; daughter, Tera Davis (spouse, John) of Harlan, IA, and their children, Joshua Bray, Jesslyn Davis, and Elizabeth Davis, all of Harlan, IA; son, Robert "Bubba" Bray, Jr. (spouse, Shannon) of Amarillo, TX, and their children, Austin Cote (spouse, Jessica), Angel Sustaita, Jj Sustaita, Jaedah Sustaita, and Jamie Cote all of Amarillo, TX; siblings, Sue Fellers of Houston, TX; Jay Barbee (spouse, Judy) of Higgins, TX, Matt Barbee of Tulia, TX, Jackie Gamble (spouse, Dan) of Gladewater, TX, and Lisa Barbee of Minneapolis, MN; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, JG "Jack" and Betty Janice (nee Perrin) Barbee; husband, Robert Wayne Bray; brother, James "Turnip" Barbee; grandson, Jordan Patrick Lutz; brother-in-law, Charlie Fellers;

Education: Attended Tulia (TX) School District and graduated with the Class of 1979; she later attended Amarillo (TX) College and received her Associates Degree in Business Management in 2003

Religious affiliation: no information provided

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Robert Wayne Bray; July 21, 1982; Amarillo, Potter County, TX

Employment: Was employed for the majority of her life in food restaurants as management; she went on to obtain her CNA at the age of 50 and worked with the elderly, which she felt was her true calling, first for Good Samaritan, and then at Little Flower Haven in Earling, IA, until it closed.

Hobbies/Interests: Was named “Volunteer of the Year” by the Downtown Women's Center in Amarillo, TX for her many volunteering activities; gardening; shopping to find the best deal at garage sales, thrift stores and curb shopping. Especially loved being a grandma.

Sources: pauleyjones.com