Dr. Amanda Petty Ray Obituary (1979 - 2014)

RAY, Dr. Amanda Petty- age 35 passed away Sunday morning December 14, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Richard Eugene & Mary Jo Cromwell Petty; niece, Adalyn Rose Petty. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Nelson Ray; sons, Elijah Lucas Ray & Braeden Noah Ray; brother, Jason Robert Petty USMC & his wife Julie; niece, Eila Ann Petty; father & mother in law, George & Kathy Ray; & numerous other family members & friends. Amanda was a 1997 graduate of Trousdale Co. High School. She received her Associate degree from Volunteer State Community College, her Bachelor's & Master's degrees from Cumberland University, EDS degree from Tennessee Technological University and recently earned her Doctorate of Education from Tennessee State University. She was employed as a teacher at Cameron Middle School, Stoner Creek Elementary & West Wilson Middle School. She was a member of Emerge Church of God of Prophecy and a loving wife & mother. Visitation will be held on Wednesday December 17th 4-8 p.m. in the Partlow Funeral Chapel. A Memorial and Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday evening 6:00 p.m. in the West Wilson Middle School in Mt. Juliet Tn., with visitation 5-6 at the school . In lieu of flowers the family request contributions be made in her memory to The Amanda Ray Benefit Fund at any Wilson Bank & Trust location or to the TSU Doctorial Student Organization C/O Dr. Johnna Paraiso, 1022 Walton Drive, Murfreesboro, Tn. 37130. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Alive Hospice Madison Campus. PARTLOW FUNERAL CHAPEL(615) 444-7007OBITUARY LINE (615) 444-7700.www.partlowchapel.com