Betty Ruth Cornelius Ray Obituary

May 26, 1935  -  January 21, 2025

Betty Ruth Cornelius Ray, age 89 of Tullahoma, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Bailey Manor. She was born in Winchester on May 26, 1935, to the late E.C. and Daisy (Tucker) Cornelius. Betty was a devoted homemaker, and she enjoyed working in her yard and tending to her garden. She loved going out to eat and shopping. But most of all, she loved the time spent with her beloved family. Her feisty and loving nature allowed her to acquire many nicknames, “Caulk Gun Betty” being the most used. A dedicated Christian, Betty was a member of Cowan Church of the Nazarene for many years, and in her later years attended Owens Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles K. “Ludie” Ray; daughter, Susie Ray DeBerry by; and brother, Donald “Don” Cornelius. Betty is survived by her loving children Bobbie (Roy “Mackie”) McClain, Brian (Angela) Ray; grandchildren, Amber (Mike) Eldridge, Sloane (Hunter) Watson, and Cayley Ray; great-grandchildren, Harper Watson, and Huntlee Watson; brother, Robert Cornelius; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 11am-1pm on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Keith Cornelius officiating. Interment will be at Franklin Memorial Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.