Debra Dawn Raines Ray

Debra Dawn Raines Ray, 71, passed June 19, 2024 at St. Mary’s Medical Center with her husband Justin L. Ray by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents Genevieve Thomas Raines and William E. Raines. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Justin L. Ray, as well as her daughters Jessica and Amanda. Debra was proud of her girls following in her footsteps as Registered Nurses. Hannah, Alexander, Phoenix and Sierra were her adored grandchildren. She was planning a trip to visit and meet her great-grandson Connor. Debra leaves behind her sibling William E. Raines II. She was a proud graduate of Barboursville High School, Class of 1970. She continued her education earning her RN degree and later earning her BSN. She enjoyed her career that spanned over 35 years from Texas to Alaska then back again to West Virginia where she retired from St. Mary’s Hospital. The series “The Chosen” was of great importance to her. This series brought great peace and comfort learning and watching Jesus’ life from birth, crucifixion to resurrection. She was an active member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Barboursville. There she made new friends and family that brought her great joy and friendship.  Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.