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Essie Mae Pace Ray, born on November 13, 1919 in Soda, Texas to John Edward Pace and Laura Gertrude Sanders Pace, passed away on June 6, 2014 in Houston, Texas, at the age of 94. Those left to cherish her memory are son, Walter Randy Ray and wife Debbie daughters, Betty June Dickson and husband Jim, Janice Turner and husband Charles, Forestine Turner brother, Perry A. Pace and wife Ann 10 grandchildren 19 great grandchildren 6 greatgreat grandchildren numerous other relatives and a host of dear friends. Essie Mae was preceded in death by both her parents husband, Walter Forest Ray grandson, 1st Lt. Jeremy Edward Ray. Essie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved the Lord and through her examples led her family to trust the Lord as their savior. Essie Mae loved her family very much and will be missed deeply. She leaves a legacy of love and a life time of memories. Visitation will be held at Pace Funeral Home, 200 FM 350 North, Livingston, Texas 77351 on Sunday, June 8, 2014 from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. A celebration of Essie Maes life will be on Monday, June 9, 2014 at Camp Ruby Cemetery, 127 Camp Ruby Road, Livingston, Texas, at 1:00 P.M. with interment to follow. Bro, Ralph Richards will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Justin Ray, David Dickson, Jeff Petersen, Mark Turner, Chris Turner, Connor Petersen, Joey Willingham and Josh Willingham. Honorary pallbearer will be Matthew Turner and Steven Turner. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.pacefuneral.com.