Shirley Irene

Ray

Shirley Irene Ray (nee: Edwards) of Warrenton, MO passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026. She was born on February 22, 1942, in St. Louis, MO to the late Dean John and Rosie Irene Edwards (nee: Wassmer). She had reached the age of 83 years.

Shirley grew up in DeSoto, MO and graduated from DeSoto Hugh School, home of the Dragons and where her love for Dragons began. She later married Ronald A. Ray on March 7, 1960, a proud U.S. Army Veteran, they spent over 50 wonderful years together before his passing in 2010. To this union, 2 children were born, Sandra and Stacy.

Shirley enjoyed traveling and especially her trips to Florida and spending time on the beach. She also enjoyed working in her flower garden, and had a special love for her Trans Am, muscle cars and driving fast. She cherished her dogs that she had as pets over the years and have all crossed the rainbow bridge before her. Shirley was extremely proud of her family and spending time with them is what meant the most to her.

Those whom will remain grateful for having shared in Shirley's life are her loving daughters, Sandra (Mike) Simon and Stacy (Mark) Dames; her cherished grandchildren, Jason (Heather) Bobbitt, Kaitlynn (Brian) Colman, Brandon (Becca) Simon, and Kelsi (Damian) Sept; her dear great-grandchildren, Aiden C., Autumn C., Mackenzie W., Mason W., Shane B., Corbin P., Aiden J., Bailey Z., and Cade S.
She is preceded in death by her beloved late husband, Ron, her parents, and her brother, Robert Dean Edwards. Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend of many.

A Visitation for Shirley will be held from 10:00am -11:00am on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Martin Funeral Home, 510 E. Main St., Warrenton, MO 63383.
A Private interment will take place at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her beloved late husband, Ron.

Online condolences may be made at martinfuneral.net.