Mary Jean

Ray

Ms. Mary Jean Ray (nee: Waidmann) of Warrenton, MO, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the Aspire Senior Living in Jonesburg, MO. She was born on December 22, 1938, to the late Henry and Mary (nee: Lokey) Waidmann. She recently celebrated her 86th birthday.

Mary worked for Sunnen Products for many years and retired in 1998. She had a variety of interests and hobbies during her life. She was a Professional Wrestler "Gypsy Rose" for 3 1/2 years at The Chase. She was also an instructor at Arthur Murray Dance Studio, where she taught Ballroom Dancing. She was a long time member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Warrenton and The Cancer Support Group in Warrenton. Mary never met a stranger.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Mary; one son, Mark Edward Ray. She is survived by her friends she has made over the years, through her dancing, wrestling and various church activities.

Mary's church family will celebrate her life with a Mass at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 10:00AM with a burial to follow at Holy Rosary Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.martinfuneral.net.