of Memphis, TN
August 20, 1938 - April 21, 2024
Mrs. Sharon Delight Wray, 85, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at her home in Memphis; TN.
Sharon was born August 20, 1938, in New Albany, MS., to Mr. Raymond C. Wray Sr. and Mrs. Coy Vance Wray nee Carter.
Sharon was a successful business lady, owning multiple food and beverage establishments and selling Real Estate. Traveling was something she loved traveling all over the world: Egypt, London, Thailand, Mexico, and Hawaii, to name a few. She was also always willing to help others, no matter what the need.
Surviving her was her wife, Carol Smith, and two brothers, Raymond C Wray Jr. (Lacy) and Gary Wray (Donna) as well as nieces, nephews, Bill Sheeks, Diane Skeeks, KayTwilla Carter Wray, and Daniel Wray, and extended family and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents and sister, Betty Sheeks.
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35 Condolence(s)
Jane
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Growing up across the street, in classes at school or sundsy afternoon baseball games Sharon was a “Delight” yo be around I know your family willl miss you Goodbye another classmate has gone.
Betty Crenshaw Looper
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
" I'm here: things can start" 1956 WMHS Yearbook
We will miss our high school classmate
Susan Jenkins
Monday, April 29, 2024
Go rest high on that mountain till we all meet again
Leslie Sexton
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Patricia (Patty) Pair
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Lawd, the stories I could tell! Can’t remember a time in my coming-out years that didn’t have you in it. You helped me see my journalistic dream come true in Family & Friends magazine. I’ve missed you during the years I’ve been away from Memphis. Now I will miss you always. Love to you and prayers for Carol and those close to you. Go rest high, you deserve it!
Donnie Wray - Johnson
Friday, April 26, 2024
Sharon gave me her last name and made me a part of the Memphis Gay community. She made me President of a Leather club because one day at her kitchen table I told her it was my dream that would never come true but she made it happen. As for the leather community no one ever knew my last name was Johnson. Thanks to her I will always be Donnie Wray. I will miss and cherish the woman who I loved and made memories to last me a life time.. Thank you for giving me a massive family and community..
YOUR Donnie Wray
SONYA NANCE
Friday, April 26, 2024
Sharon was an advocate for all equality in humanity, providing The Memphis Community a safe place to meet enjoy our true authentic selves.The World is will also need A Sharon Wray to establish venues promote human rights. Eternally Grateful for knowing You. Fly HIGH!
Vicky Reyes
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Rest in Peace my dear friend
Leslee Sears
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Sharon, you built a community that I was lucky enough to find, meeting incredible people, forming my own second family, and discovering I belonged in this world. You held us together when we lost many cherished friends. You kept us dancing, laughing, and loving one another.
Quote: There is a time for every purpose under heaven. A time to laugh, a time to weep, a time to mourn and there is a time to dance. Forever grateful for Sharon. Your Flame burns eternal......
Marie Horton
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Say Hi! To Michelle for meyou will be missed sorry I can’t be there Carol let me know if there is anything you need
Pat (the biker Lady) & Lee Mccool (Wanda Gaylor)
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
You gave us all a way to live our lifes to the fullest, the way we were supposed to. Wonderful & safe places to hang out in your establishments. You were a wonderful woman, we will miss you deeply
Prayers to all the family
Darryl Clark
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
You did so much for our community and will be deeply missed.
May you rest in peace
Tom Rowe
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
May you rest in peace
Fly High & Bright like the
Star you are.
Thank for showing many of
us the path you helped pave.
Till we meet again
Andrea
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
I am so so sorry. She really welcomed me in the early 90s to Memphis. What a very special lady, I played in on her pool team from the radio station. Much love and my she RIP. Always , Punkin'
Shawn Fitzgerald
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Can hear her laugh and see her smile, as I remember her, bring a smile to my face. Such an amazing woman! Condolences to Carol, extended family and friends.
Keith Lawrence
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Terry Eason Tello
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
This is a great loss to the Memphis and MidSouth Community but certainly the memory of Sharon and the great accomplishments she made, will live on. She provided a safe place for many to gather, especially in a time when the safe places were few and far between. She was bold enough to provide the safe places for those who had no where else to go or turn to. She was not afraid to provide for her community including fundraisers or providing venues for fundraisers, for all walks of life. While, at times, the world may not have unconditionally loved her back, she did not let that stop her from making a difference in this community. The world is a much better place for the "alternative" life style, that was many years ago when she thrived as a business owner. I have to believe that much of the change, was in part due to Sharon's efforts to foster community, unconditional love and acceptance. May you rest in peace! Thank you for leading by example.
Shelia Tankersley
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
You were such a caring soul. You touched so many people. You were loved by so many people. You meant so much to me. May you rest among the angels and sing hymns that you love. My condolence to Carol and the family.
Karin & Monica
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Sharon, THANK YOU for everything!! You gave us a safe space to be ourselves. You helped raise countless funds for those in need. Your memory will truly be a blessing. Rest in power!
Carol, we love you and are here for you, dear friend.
Ron Pressgrove
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Cecil I am so very sorry to hear of your sisters passing.
Joey Brown
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Loretta Pence
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Sharon always was the nicest lady. Always being there for her family blood and others. Loved her. My condolences.
Laura Ellen Harrison
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
I will certainly miss you my dear and loving friend. I will never forget the morning we met. From day one you were always the same. When I was in you and Carol Jean company, I never stopped laughing and having a great time. I do appreciate the friendship we had. I will always carry a place in my heart for you. I love you and will miss miss you Mrs. Sharon .
Diane Sheeks (neice)
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
My words could never express how much I'm missing you. I know momma was so glad to see you come thru those gates. I love you and will think about you often. Thank you for everything but mostly, thank you for just being you.
Jason Starr
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Sharon! Memphis has lost one of our best people, and heaven has gained an angel. We love you always. Give Betty our love too!
Doug Fruitt
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
So proud to have known Sharon. She was a very strong willed woman who would bend over backwards to help others. My heart pains for Carol and family.
Holli Webb
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Rest in Peace sweet angel!!
Betty Richerson
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Brenda Nichols
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
I have many happy memories of Sharon. Deepest condolences to her loved ones.
Carol Stockton
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Jenny Baldwin
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Sharon was always a mentor to me. She is the strongest woman I have ever known.
Fly high with the angels my dear friend!!
Rhonda
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
She will be missed. I miss her since of humor she had. She was one of a kind
Elizabeth Waterman
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Heaven truly gained an angel - love you always Sharon Wray
Robert ( Skeeterr ) Hamby
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
She helped so many and loved everyone unconditionally. She will always remain in my heart and memories...and I will tell her stories many times.
John H. Parrott