Delores Arlene Ray

Delores Arlene Crowder Ray, passed away on November 13, 2026, in Douglasville, Georgia, at the age of 79. She was born on July 5, 1948, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Mr. Robert Lee Crowder and the late Mrs. Violet Elliott Crowder.

Delores will be remembered as a vibrant, loving woman whose presence brought joy to those around her. She graduated from West Fulton High School and remained in touch with her high school classmates through the years.

She worked for 20 years as a school bus driver with Cobb County Schools, and during those same years she also cleaned houses. In both roles, she gave her time and care generously. She was especially fond of the clients whose homes she cleaned, and those relationships were an important part of her life.

Known as the life of the party, Delores had a spirit that drew people in. She loved to dance, sing karaoke, and spend time with her family, who were at the center of her heart. She also dearly loved her dog, Buster. More than anything, her proudest accomplishments were her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Family and friends will remember Delores for her warmth, her energy, and the happiness she brought into a room. She lived with a joyful nature and a deep love for the people in her life, and that love will continue to be felt by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, Delores is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mr. James Edward Ray; grandson, Jamie Ray; brothers, Robert Crowder, Don Crowder, Gene Crowder; and sister, Barbara Barnes.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, David and Stephanie Ray, and Leon and Sonya Ray; four grandchildren, Jeremy Ray, Amanda Allison, Whitney Summers, and Lainey Jenkins; nine great-grandchildren, Alex Ivey, Patience Ray, Kenzi Ray, Levi Ray, Waylon Murray, Hudson Summers, Easton Brewer, Beaux Jenkins, and Hendrix Summers; as well as extended family.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 12:00 - 1:00 PM at Jones-Wynn Funeral Home in Douglasville, Georgia. A graveside service will follow on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, starting at 2:00 PM at Mt Harmony Memorial Gardens in Mableton, Georgia.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.jones-wynn.com. Jones-Wynn Funeral Homes and Crematory Of Douglasville, Georgia, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. 770-942-2311