Tina

Ray

Tina Marie Ray, 63, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on September 16, 2026, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Above all else in this life, Tina was an intensely devoted wife and mother whose greatest pride, joy, and purpose were her husband and three daughters—Macy, Christina, and Angela. Everything she built and cherished began and ended with her girls.

Born on October 11, 1962, Tina was the beloved daughter of the late Richard Eugene and Rose Mary Manning. For over thirty years, she shared an enduring love and deep partnership with her soulmate and husband, Chuck Ray. Together, they created a home centered on love, laughter, and lasting memories.

Tina was most at peace surrounded by the simple beauty of nature and the people she loved. She found true freedom in the outdoors—whether listening to the quiet of the woods on a crisp morning hunt, waiting for a bite with a fishing line in the water, or walking familiar trails every spring searching for morels. Yet nothing compared to the warmth of family. She poured her entire heart into her daughters and grandchildren, fiercely celebrating their milestones and finding pure happiness in simple days spent together.

Tina’s legacy of devotion, quiet strength, and warmth lives on through her husband, Chuck Ray; her three cherished daughters, Macy Navarro (Danny), Christina Ray (Jarrad), and Angela Manning; and her seven precious grandchildren, who brought endless light and joy to her world. She is also remembered fondly by extended family and friends whose lives she touched.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Rose Mary Manning; her sisters, Carol Alton and Lyn Stacey; and her beloved unborn granddaughter, Hazel Sue Elkins.

A celebration of Tina’s life is currently being planned, with details to be announced once finalized. Those wishing to assist the family with arrangements or memorial contributions may reach out directly to Macy Navarro, Chuck Ray, or Chrissy Ray.