Nancy Angeline Bray, age 95, passed from this earth on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. She leaves Dwayne, her loving husband on the Sparta farm where they labored side by side for 74 years. Nancy was born January 25, 1919 the daughter of John K. and Ida (Whitsett) Simpson. Nancy was a faithful member of the Sparta Church Of Christ and will be remembered for her Sunday dinners, kindness and generosity. She is also survived by her children Tom Bray and wife Jane of Springfield, Jane Sherrow and husband Larry of Sparta and Alice Samuel and husband Steve of Rogersville; grandchildren Greg Bray and wife Nichole of Bentonville, AR, David Bray and wife Michelle of Rogers, AR, Mark Sherrow and wife Karey of Springfield, Tim Sherrow of Sparta, Matthew and wife Shannon Sherrow of Springfield; great-grandchildren Adam, Zach, Ryan and Kayla Bray, McKinsey, Jynna, Beck and Eli Sherrow; great grandfriends Jason and Jessica Noguera and Reuben Jones; sisters Inis Mitchum Gillihan of Raymore, Mary Harris of Ozark, Helen Acheson and husband R.J. of Stockton; brother John H. Simpson and wife Kay of Searcy, AR; sister-in-laws Wilda Baxter and Barbara Bray of Ozark and Phyllis Simpson of Sparta; many nieces, nephews and friends. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Charles and George Simpson; one sister Mildred Ferrell and two infant brothers. Nancy loved children and would have been honored for donations to be made in her memory to Fair Haven Children’s Home, 3132 North Fair Haven Loop, Strafford, MO 65757. Funeral services for Nancy will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2014 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark with Ted Spencer officiating. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.barnesfamilyfunerals.com.
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La Ree and Bill La Mar says
March 26, 2014 at 12:07 pmWe are praying for you during this difficult time, especially for Tom’s father, that God will surround you with his love.
Love, La Ree and Bill
Mary and Don Bonacker says
March 27, 2014 at 8:16 amNancy will be long remembered as a beautiful and kind person. We send our condolences to Dwayne and the entire family.
Joe and Linda Mooney says
March 27, 2014 at 1:26 pmAlice and family, So very sorry to hear of the loss of your precious Mother. She was truly a lovely Christian example for her husband, kids, grand kids and all of us. Hard to let her go but rejoice in the knowledge she is in good company until you meet again. Precious memories…a balm for the broken heart. Love to you all,
Joe and Linda Mooney
Chris and Carolyn George says
March 27, 2014 at 3:02 pmOur hearts go out to all of you in this time of sorrow. Wonderful memories will comfort you. Her long life must have blessed many who received her kindness and love.
Our prayers for all your family.
Chris and Carolyn
Larry Ford says
March 28, 2014 at 7:49 amDear Dwayne,
Sorry to hear about your wife’s passing.
I hope you are doing OK.
If I can help in any way, please call.
With sympathy,
Larry Ford
Becky Tillman Mathenia says
March 29, 2014 at 5:29 amAlice and family – Deepest sympathy to you at this most difficult time. You are all in my prayers to receive God’s love and peace.
Bill & Lou Shireman says
March 29, 2014 at 6:14 pmAlice, We are sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. May God see you through this time of loss and may happy memories and God’s love console.
Modena Hostetler says
March 31, 2014 at 7:48 pmI know Nancy was a fine Christian lady. I pray for all of you the peace that comes from God knowing Nancy is at rest now awaiting the resurrection. My love to all of you.
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