Ray Linda

Linda Joan Ray, age 64, of McCaysville, GA, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2008 her home. Linda was born Tuesday, November 23, 1943 in Polk County Tenn. to the late James L. McHan and the late Rene Denton McHan. She was a member of Riverside Baptist Church where she had enjoyed taking care of the fruit baskets and flowers, she loved spending time with her family, fishing, and crafts.

Linda was preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy "Wasper" McHan.

Survivors include: husband, Carl Ray, son & wife, Scott & Lisa Cheatman of Epworth, GA; daughter & husband, Jan & Dean Whitaker of Blue Ridge, GA; son & wife, Scott & Libby Ray of Morganton, son & wife, Kelly &Janet of McCaysville, GA; sister, Dawna Standridge of Ducktown, TN; sister, Jackie Cash of Clarkesville, TN; grandchildren, Anthony & Kandy Cheatham, Chad & Brad Whitaker, Mathew & Robbie Hollifield, Nathan Ray; great-grandchildren, Destiny Cheatham, Josh Cheatham, Brock Whitaker, Taylor Hollifield, and Karmandi Burk; god daughter, Stacy Garrett; and special nieces and nephews..

Funeral services were held Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 3:00 PM from the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Larry Turner officiating. Music was provided by Ann Prince. Interment followed in the Crestlawn Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were: Chad Whitaker, Brad Whitaker, Stoney Standridge, Joe Cash, Jeff Cash, and Kenny Nazerian. Honorary pallbearers included: , Tony Galloway, Matt Hollifield, Robbie Hollifield, Nathan Ray, Tylor Standridge, and Dean Whitaker.

The Finch-Cochran Funeral Home of McCaysville, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.