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Janet Lynn Ray

January 26, 1963 — January 24, 2025

Janet Lynn Ray was born on January 26, 1963 and gained her heavenly wings on January 24th, 2025 at the age of 61. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Janice May of Hamlin WV and the wife to the late Howard Douglas Ray. 

She is survived by her three children: Shawnita Lynn May (Nathan Payne) of Hurricane, Stephanie LeAnn Miller (William Miller) of Crown city OH, and Justin Douglas Ray (Callie Madden) of Ironton, OH. And her six precious grandchildren who she loved so much: Brady Scott sanders, Madilyn Grace Miller, Brian Douglas Ray, Avery Lucas miller, Madison Faith Ray, and Xaden Alexander Ray. She is the sister to the late Clarence “Junior” May, Gary May, Timmy May, Tamara Hager, and Odessa May. She is survived by two sisters: Brenda Brooks of Branchland, WV and Tina (James) Dean of Hurricane, WV and her nieces and nephews who she dearly lived. She is also survived by a very close friend and companion who she has shared her life with for last 3 years, Phillip “Wayne” Adkins of Prichard, WV. 

Funeral services will be held at 1pm Thursday, January 30th, 2025, at McGhee-Handley Funeral Home in West Hamlin, WV. Officiating services provided by Pastor Jonah Adkins. Visitation hours are one hour prior to services. Family can arrive at 11am. Intermittent followed in Franklin Cemetery, Branchland, WV. 

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Funeral Service

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

McGhee-Handley Funeral Home

6670 McClellan St, West Hamlin, WV 25571

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Burial

Thursday, January 30, 2025

2:30 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Franklin Cemetery

Branchland, WV

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Visitation

Thursday, January 30, 2025

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

McGhee-Handley Funeral Home

6670 McClellan St, West Hamlin, WV 25571

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