Marjorie Strait-Ray passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Reid Health in Richmond at the age of 73.  Marjorie was born in Jackson County, Kentucky on October 28, 1952, the daughter of Arnold and Helen (Collins) Vickers.

She was united in marriage on May 29, 1994 in Plymouth, IN to Larry Lee Ray.  They shared 25 years of marriage prior to his death in 2019 and created a loving blended family.

Marjorie was the family caregiver.  Her love of taking care of others lead her to her career choice as a CNA in several area nursing homes.  She also had worked in daycares and home health.  In addition to taking care of others, she enjoyed doing crafts, gardening, taking photos and trying her best to make people happy.  She had a strong love for her family and her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her most precious treasures.

Her love and memories will be cherished by her children, Dawn Renee (Ray) Loper, Gary Jr. (Dawn) Strait, Anthony "Tony" Strait, Michael Sr. (Vernie) Strait, Todd Burdette Strait; step-daughter, Amber Howard; daughter-in-law Jennifer Byrd; grandchildren, Kristyn (Tommy) Wallace, Dalton (Paige) Loper, Ryan (Lori) Pitcher, Miranda (Matt) Finch, Myra Strait, Mercedes Siler, Maggie Strait, Angel Strait, James Strait, Andrew Arnold Jackson (Anna) Strait, Samantha (Jordan) Reece, Michael Strait, Jr., Devin Strait, Rugger Howard, Deserii (Edwin) Garcia; and great grandchildren, Kallie, Nash, Pixie, Navy, Suede, Denim, Ken, Grayson, Mia, Easton, Myla, Lilly, Marley, Delilah, Darris, Jr., Jagger, Jackson, Stevie, Lathen, Khaebri, Braxx and Kovyn.  She will be thought of often by her siblings, Patsy Vickers, Joe (Cindy) Vickers, Noah Vickers, Bernard (Wanda); many nieces and nephews, including Amanda Townsend, who she thought of as a daughter, and her children, Garret and Allison.

IN addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Marilynn Vickers, Tom Vickers, triplets that passed at birth, Lucile, Cecile, Omagne, Delores, Junior, Bobby, Danny, Norman, Ray, and Ronald; step-daughter, Tina Ray, grandson, Eric Ray; great granddaughter, Laura Ann Boyer; and the father of her children Gary Strait, Sr.

To know Marjorie you knew what true love was.

Friends and family may gather at Urban Winkler Liberty Funeral Home, 310 Main, Liberty, on Friday, September 25, 2026 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm.  Burial will follow at Brownsville Christian Union Cemetery.