Teresa A. Ray

Teresa Annabelle Ray, born June 11, 1958, peacefully departed this life on May7. 2026. She lived a family-centered life filled with love and devotion, prioritizing her children above all else. She lived with a gentle spirit, loved with a kind heart, and shared her joyous laughter with everyone she knew. Teresa was the beloved daughter of late parents, Lawrence Ray and Mary Nottingham Ray, and late sisters Ethel Jookie) Ray and Lillian Ray. She was raised with nurturing family values and 2 strong work ethic that continued throughout the duration of her life. Those values were deeply reflected in how she loved and cared for family and friends.

A proud graduate of Northampton Highschool, she later became a dedicated employee of Eckerds and Rite Aid Warehouse where she worked for over twenty years. Teresa found joy in and had a passion for fashion, playing bingo, spending early mornings talking with her sister Annette and keeping up with the lates: celebrity gossip and politics. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time shopping with her brother Johnny, who was her best friend.

Above all else, she was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved her family deeply. She leaves behind to cherish and honor her memory her children Teameak: Ray-Grover, Tremaine Ray, Maurice Ray Riley, and grandchildren Ahmad Ra Robinson, Traniece Ray Byrd, Tymesha Ray, Tyneisha Ray, Talisha Ray, Jace Ray Grover, Samiyah Ray Riley, and Tremaine (TJ) Ray, and her great granddaughter Sabrina Ray. She also shared a special bond with her niece Thomasine (Neice) Ray Hollis and nephew Thomas Ray Hollis, whom she loved like a daughter and son.

Teresa is also survived by her beloved siblings Mary Ray Nottingham, Rickey Ray Annette Ray Hollis, Gloria Ray Williams, Poochie Ray and wife Nicole Ray, Jonng Ray, Brenda Ray, Bird Ray and wife Diana Ray, along with a host of nieces. nephews and extended family and friends who loved her dearly. Teresa leaves behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, and love that will be forever cherished by her immediate and extended family and friends. She is loved and will be deeply missed. Though our hearts are heavy with grief, we rejoice in the memories Teresa leaves behind, and the joy of knowing she is now reunited with her dear mother and father.

Funeral service will be 12pm Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Hughes Funeral Home, 324 Bellevue Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618. Calling hour will be 11am until the time of service. Interment will be private.

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