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Janelle Mavene Baker Ray
September 12, 1958 - April 9, 2009

Mrs. Janelle Mavene Baker Ray was born in Jonesboro, Ark., on Friday, Sept. 12, 1958, daughter of the late L. B. and Jimmy Doris Shirley Baker. Mrs. Ray died Thursday, April 9, 2009, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 50 years 6 months and 28 days. She was born in Jonesboro, Ark., and was a lifelong resident of Trumann. Mrs. Ray was owner of the Baker Lumber Co., she served as treasurer and in many other capacities in the First United Methodist Church, was a member of the Trumann Lions Club & the Trumann Chamber of Commerce, was former member of the Trumann Water & Sewer Commission, and a life member of the Trumann High School Alumni Assoc. For her community service, Mid-South Lions Sight & Hearing Service honored her with the Edwin Dalstrom Distinguished Service Award. While she was the owner, Baker Lumber was also honored as

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  1. Gary W. Henry Sr., Trumann says
    May 1, 2009

    I was so very sorry to hear of Janelle's passing. I remember so many times how welcoming and helpful she was every time I came to Baker lumber. She will be sorely missed by all. God bless and comfort all her friends and family during this tough time.

  2. Linda(Moss)Woodsl, Marked tree says
    April 18, 2009

    I was so sorry to hear of Jannelles passing.You will all be in our prayers.

  3. Bob & Bonnie Stotts, Trumann, AR says
    April 17, 2009

    Our deepest sympathy to the entire Baker and Ray family, Janelle will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

  4. Shirley Redd, Jonesboro says
    April 15, 2009

    I was on the internet when I discovered that Janelle had died. I sure was sorry to hear this as I always liked her even though I was older than her. May the God of peace help your family as he has me in my recent lost.A friend formerly from TrumannShirley McClaughlin Redd

  5. Betty (Cagle) Begley, Flint MI says
    April 15, 2009

    Frank and family,You are in my thoughts and prayers in this time of such sorrow.

  6. bill and shelia butler, trumann says
    April 15, 2009

    Ray,We were out of town and just learned today of Janelle's passing. I can oly imagine how much you will miss her. As we will miss her beautiful smile when visiting the lumber co. We will keep you and your family in thought and pray. May God watch over yall.Bill & Shelia ButlerHatchie Coon Hunting & Fishing Club

  7. vickystracener(weaks), jonesboro says
    April 15, 2009

    Iam so sorry to here about Janelle she was a very good person she will be missed by all who knew her.God bless her family.

  8. Debby Cromwell, Walnut Ridge, AR says
    April 15, 2009

    To Janelle's family, I would like to express my deepest sympathies for your loss. Janelle was a great lady. I went to school with her during all our school years. She will be missed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.Debby Cromwell

  9. Thea Grimes, Trumann, Arkansas says
    April 14, 2009

    Shannon, I'm so sorry to hear about Janelle. Let me know if you need anything. We're keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

  10. Ronnie and Shelia Grimes, Trumann, Arkansas says
    April 13, 2009

    Our family was so sorry to hear of the loss of Janelle. She was such a sweet person and I know she will be missed by all her family and friends. Shannon, Jennifer always enjoyed the times that she spent with you, Janelle and the family when ya'll were growing up. She says hi and she is sorry for your loss. Abigail, Frank and all the family we will be praying for you all that God will give you the strength to get through this. Shelia, Ronnie, Jennifer and Angela

  11. Jo Della (Hathaway) Harrison, Harrisburg, AR says
    April 13, 2009

    Trumann lost a great asset to the community. During my years of growing up in the Trumann community and at a very early age I had the pleasure to meet and become friends with Janelle, I also had the pleasure to meet and be around her parents and grandparents, you will not find any caring people. Even as we went with our different circle of friends we always manage to talk when we would see each other in town, we graduated the same class etc. I'm just sorry I did not get the chance to see her before things got so bad, she even sent me a card when my mother passed away a little over a year ago, that way the type person she was always caring about others. For the family, I know its not easy having her took away but just remember that she is at peace and not in pain anymore. (that was the greatest comofort to me when my mother passed away). I will say a pray for you on this day and know that my thoughts are with you just in case I cannot be with you on this day.

  12. Renee (Crowe) Blair, Jonesboro, AR says
    April 13, 2009

    My prayers are with you, I know she was a great leader in the Trumann community. Going to school in Trumann and graduating with Janelle brought back many funny memories. She was always smiling and friendly. I know God is happy to see her, and we are sad to let them go. May God be with your family through this sad time.Sincerely,Renee'(Crowe) Blair

  13. Bryan and Randi Jo Kelso, Bella Vista says
    April 13, 2009

    We were saddened to hear of Janelle's passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time of sorrow.

  14. Susan & Keith White, Trumann says
    April 13, 2009

    Our prayers are with your entire family.

  15. Mark Poe, Jonesboro, AR says
    April 13, 2009

    Brad, Brent, and the Ray Family. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Frank shared a great thought last night, that Janelle "looked like her momma, but acted like her daddy". I agree, and will add that she had her momma's charm and her daddy's sense of humor. A true blessing of trait's from two great parents.

  16. vickyweaks(stracener), jonesboro,ark says
    April 13, 2009

    I graduated high school with Janelle back in 1976.She was a very special person,a friend to many people.She wil be missed by all.The Lord has come to take her to see her mom and dad and wait on the rest of her freinds and family to soon be together in a beautiful place forever.See you Janelle once again in that beautiful land pray for us until we meet again.

  17. Brenda Whitman, Paragould, AR says
    April 12, 2009

    Our hearts are heavy from the loss of such a wonderful, kind person.Words are truly inadequate at times like this. May God look after you in the days to follow.Brenda, William, Natalie and Brett Whitman

  18. Terri Strange, Trumann says
    April 12, 2009

    I'm so sorry for loss, if there is anything, I can do for you let me know. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

  19. Stan and Sharon Cragg, Conway, AR says
    April 12, 2009

    Baker/Ray family. So sorry to hear of Janelle's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all...

  20. Carin McClung, Trumann says
    April 12, 2009

    We were very saddened to hear of Janelle's passing.

  21. Charlie and Nell Hayes, Trumann, Arkansas says
    April 12, 2009

    We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.Charlie and Nell Hayes

  22. malinda condra, bay, ar says
    April 12, 2009

    To the family of ms. janelle ray she will be greatly missed. Your family will be in my prayers.

  23. Marilyn Martin Thompson, Newport, Ar. says
    April 12, 2009

    Frank and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Janelle. She was always willing to go the extra mile for anyone who needed her. I feel blessed for knowing her and her family.

  24. Charlotte Walton Skelton, Cleveland, Ms says
    April 11, 2009

    I am so sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of Janelle especially when she lived next door to my grandmother. She was a very special person . My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

  25. Steve & Sandra Amaral, Crossville, TN says
    April 11, 2009

  26. Polli & Dale Bibbs , says
    April 11, 2009

    To the Baker and Ray Families:Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time. We loved Janelle and remember the many times she went camping with the Reeses. We pray that God will give you comfort in knowing she is with him.May God keep uou in his peace.Polli & Dale

  27. Dale Walton, Trumann, Ar says
    April 11, 2009

    A great person,i thought a lot of Janelle she will be missed greatly. My prayers are for the family, God bless each of you.Brother Dale Walton

  28. Kim Barker, Jonesboro, Arkansas says
    April 11, 2009

    Brad,I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.Kim

  29. Karla Preston, Jonesboro, AR says
    April 11, 2009

    To the Baker family,I am sorry to hear about the loss of Janelle. I will keep your family in my prayers.Karla

  30. Barbara (Halfacre) Wagner, Jonesboro,AR says
    April 10, 2009

    Janelle was much to young. She was a wonderful person and will not be forgot. We graduated together and had good times, may she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with the family in these hard times.Barbara (Halfacre)Wagner

  31. Barbara (Halfacre) Wagner, Jonesboro,AR says
    April 10, 2009

    Janelle was much to young. She was a wonderful person and will not be forgot. We graduated together and had good times, may she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with the family in these hard times.Barbara (Halfacre)Wagner

  32. Gelenda & Gary Cope, Brookland, Arkansas says
    April 10, 2009

    To all of you just thinking about you and knowing the hurt you are going through. I pray the Lord will hold you in his arms and take the pain away. Janelle has always been such a wonderful person. I remember seeing her when she was a tiny baby and me thinking she was the most beautiful baby I had ever saw. She was such a blessing to the family and everyone that knew her. God Bless you and love all of You, Gelenda

  33. Kevin Mitchell, Conway says
    April 10, 2009

  34. Cynthia Higdon, Bay, Arkansas says
    April 10, 2009

    I am so sorry to hear about your mother, wife, and grandmother. My prayers and thought are with you in your time of sadness.

  35. Melissa Bandy, Trumann says
    April 10, 2009

    Im so sorry to hear of your loss. She was a nice lady she will be missed by everyone.may god be with you all.

  36. Debbie Martin, Little Rock, Ar says
    April 10, 2009

    My sympathy goes out to the family. I was very sadden to learn of Jaynelle's death. She was a good friend and co-worker. She was always a lot of fun and had a smile on her face. We had a lot of fun working together at the front counter at United Telephone. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.

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