Eleanor Ray
July 28, 1941 ~ March 19, 2025
Eleanor Ray, 83, died Wednesday, March 19, 2025. There are no services at this time. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, is caring for her family.
She is survived by her children, Sylvia and Frank; and grandchildren, Frank III, Shawndrea, DeMarcus, Maryah, Brandon, Adrian, and Adrinna. Her parents and brother, Michael Edwards preceded her in death.
Eleanor Maurice was born to Robert Harrelson and Claudine McPike in Louisiana, Missouri on July 28, 1941. She worked in security and as a seamstress for Bobby Brooks before beginning her career at Collins Aerospace, from which she retired.
She was a great athlete especially excelling in softball, bowling, and basketball. Everyone wanted her on their team. She also enjoyed singing, bingo, card games, gambling and she was a wonderful cook. Eleanor was known for masterfully doing everybody's hair.
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I want the family to know I’m praying comfort and peace in the power of the Holy Ghost, and God love you all .
Ms. Eleanor will be missed. Watch over your family and rest in peace.
Eleanor Ray was my cousin.
I saw her alot when she lived in Missouri. She will be missed.
Condolences to her children and grandkids . May God comfort the family.
I will try to keep my words few. Growing up in Cedar Rapids Iowa, some of my fondest childhood memories were of getting in the family car, and taking a four hour road trip to Bowling Green, Missouri! One of the first things we always did, after unloading the luggage and hugging our Grandma Pauline, was running across the backyard to see our Aunt Eleanor, and her kids, Sylvia and Frank! (Yock and Sybbie) Eleanor was a beautiful, graceful, Black woman, I always thought she was one of the Supremes back then! She was kind, funny, compassionate, and cook up a storm! I didn’t realize until adulthood that she was actually my cousin, not my aunt, because her and my father were so close, he used to tease her like a kid sister! I’m sure he’s teasing her in heaven right now!
May you be comforted through this time of transition. Her light will forever shine in your hearts.
El, as i always called her was a vibrant loving family lady. I know you are rejoicing with your family rite now and i know you are being embraced by my children .Forever grateful you embraced me as your family not day goes by I can hear your vibrant voice in my memories of how you taught me so many good things in life . And you always was ready to help me do my two beautiful girls hair the rite way .And the best gift I know to you are your children and grand children and family. Sylvia My heart sad I am not able to come there with you are strong and smart just like your momma and I’m so glad you are a big part of my life love you my bestie to the moon and back. Please know I’m here you need me. I’m so glad that you was able to be with your momma on her last days on earth i know we will have a big family reunion once we are called home with our Jesus.
Our prayers are, and will remain, with your family. May God bless and keep all of you.
I am sorry for your loss. May the love and support of those around you help you through this challenging time.
To the Ray Family
Our Prayers are with You now in the Passing of this Lovely Lady. Always looking and holding Herself like a Royal Queen , She will be missed . God always knows what is BEST , We have to trust Him even when it hurts
Much Love
Frank( AKA Buddy) and Rita Robinson
My girl! Im so glad to have spent some time with you before you passed! The lady who Gramma Sarah used to say I favored! 😊 Rest easy!