Ella Ray McLane Gentry's Obituary
GENTRY, ELLA RAY MCLANE passed away on August 2, 2013 in Irving, Texas. Ella was born on March 3, 1917 in Savoy, Texas to Oril and Jenetta Venory. She attended school in Fannin County. Ella Ray accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of St. John Baptist Church in Carrollton, Texas. Later she united with New Mount Zion Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, where she faithfully served until her health failed her. She is preceded in death by husband, brother, sisters, daughter and son. She leaves to cherish her loving memory three sons, Charles H. (Frances) McLane, of Fort Worth, Texas; Alfred McLane, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Billy (Maggie) McLane, Lewisville, Texas; two daughters, Doris Jean Jennings, Dallas, Texas, and Jenetta Mayes, Alvord, Texas; and a host of grandchildren, great- grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and many relatives and friends. Family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Restland Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 9, 2013 at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
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