Carolyn Kate "Katy" Pennington Ray

Carolyn Kate “Katy” (Pennington) Ray, 80, went to her heavenly home on Monday, March 29. She was born and raised in Blackwell, OK. 

She graduated from Blackwell High School in 1958. Katy lived in Colorado, Texas and Michigan. Upon returning to Blackwell, Katy worked at Conoco where she met and married Charles Ray. They owned and operated Ray’s Island Tan in Blackwell for many years.

Katy was a member and past President of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) and a longtime member of Immanuel Baptist Church where she retired as Church Secretary after 12 years. Katy is survived by her loving husband Charles, four children and three step children; Shelly Nicholson Lupo (Dan) of Michigan, Linda Nicholson Thorp (Dan) of Ponca City, Victor Nicholson (Michaella) of Texas, and Christopher Nuttle of California, Tom and Debbie Ray, Rick and Steve, Kent and Melany Ray; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren..

She is also survived by two sisters, Evelyn McKinnis and Louise Akers. 

Katy loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed all church activities, traveling, antiques, music and movies. 

There will be a Memorial Service to celebrate her life planned this summer at Immanuel Baptist Church in Blackwell. The family would like to thank Hospice, the Visiting Angels and Tammy Kleinmann, for the loving care they provided. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immanuel Baptist Church Fund or Hospice of North Central Oklahoma.