Mrs. McCray was a member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church where she served in various capacities including President of the Lula B. Tillman Missionary Society, member of the choir, and assisted in coordinating the youth Christmas program. She worked faithfully in the church until her health failed. Sister McCray loved the Lord. During her pastime, she could be found singing, teaching and talking about how good God is. She wrote a song and titled it 'How Good God Has Been To Me'. This song was recorded by a recording artist.
Affectionately called 'Momma Love', first by her grandchildren, she was known as a supporter, encourager and leader by example. These traits were not only displayed in her home. but also in the community and church. As a community worker, she found Hands Extended for Love of People (HELP,Inc.), a community program designed to assist, encourage and motivate young people to become productive citizens. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, James A. McCray, parents and six siblings.
She leaves to cherish her memories her children: Gloria Trudo and Corine Smith of Milwaukee, WI; Patricia Haynes and Lola (Arthur) Bess of Memphis, TN; James Lee (Hazelene) McCray, Wanda (Robert) Carr, Bennie (Charlie) Vincent, Vickey (Charles) Jacobs, Dewayne McCray, Richard McCray and Gwen (Robert) Arrington, all of Monticello; 29 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Mary Sanders and other relatives and friends.
Condolences(19)
Rodd Matthews
Green Bay, WI Friday, December 24, 2010 My condolences to the family. Aunt Leola is in a better place.classie jones green
pine bluff, AR Monday, November 15, 2010 my prayers and sympathy are with you all ,you all took really good care of your mom .I enjoyed knowing mrs. Leola and Mr. Jamie.GOD BLESS YOU ALL -CLASSIEJanice McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, October 12, 2010 Just read about Mrs McCray and wish to express my sincere sympathy to her sweet family. Now I realize they all are so like her. She left a great and blessed legacy for all. With love and sympathy, Janice Wiggam (Majors) McAllistermiyoshi leonard-smith
selma, AR Sunday, October 3, 2010 Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.LaShonda Hatch
, TX Thursday, September 23, 2010 Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you be comforted as you dwell on all the precious memories of your loved one, Leola McCray.Brenda Binns
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 23, 2010 God will continue to Strenghten each of you doing this time of sorrow.Jewel and Brenda Binns
Krystal Baines
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 23, 2010 To "All" my cousins and the entire family: GOD will give u the strength to make it through, ur grandmother "MaMa LOVE" is gone but NEVER forgotten!!!!!! I know itz gonna be a long hard road ahead but ur gonna make it jus keep in mind all the precious memories!!! MaMa Love was sooo good to me she took me in as one of u and I "NEVER" felt left out she was the only woman in the world I kno who would let kids run in and out of her door and never get mad, screen door slaming and she never said anything but yall don't hurt urself!!! I can remember all the meals, cookies, juices, talks about God and being nice to one another but most of all I remember she jus made u feel "LOVED!!!!!" Keep on keeping on Family there is a brighter day ahead and one day we too need to be able to hear our Savior say "Well Done"!!!! I Love all of u and I will cont. to pray for God to heal ur broken hearts but jus kno MaMa Love is truly Resting in Peace.Rev. Neich Robinson,Jr.
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 22, 2010 To the McCray family we have lost a faithful member in the Morning Star Church family. Mrs. McCray was a very faithful until her health failed. We who are long time members of Morning Star still remember her and her efforts in the church. She will be dearly missed... but GOD always knows what is best even if we do not understand..... May God bless her family.Reverend & Mrs. Neich Robinson, Jr. Pastor of Greenville Missionary Baptist Church, Stamps, AR & long time member of Morning Star MBC.
Melanie Carr Rawls
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 21, 2010 May you find comfort in your many memories of your Motherand all she meant to you. I pray your strenght at this difficult time.
Genita Maxie-James
Houston, TX Tuesday, September 21, 2010 My prayers are with the entire family. Contiune to put God first. If you need anything we (Kevin & I) are only a call away.Helen Bassett Nixon
Grand Paririe, TX Monday, September 20, 2010 My Deepest Sympathy and prayers are with you.TaShauna McCray
Houston, TX Monday, September 20, 2010 My thoughts and prayers are with the family.Lora Hicks
Warren, AR Monday, September 20, 2010 Bennie, Sam, Jeremy & FAmily,My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I know it is very sad for you, but at the same time we can rejoice that she is in her new home. I hope I'm cared for my family one day the way your mom (and grandmother) was. She was a very fortunate woman. Love you all.
Lora
trilisa marshall
monticello, AR Monday, September 20, 2010 TO : VICKY JACOBS AND FAMILY YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND MY PRAYERS AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.sharon haynes-jackson
dallas, TX Monday, September 20, 2010 I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS. LOVE YOU ALL NA- NA.Marie Jackson
Monticello, AR Monday, September 20, 2010 To Cornelius, Cassie & the Family,We all love Mama Luv very dearly, she will be truly missed. God has prepared us for this appointed time to let go, there are so many precious memories to share. She left many patterns for all to follow one that stood out to me was to always pray, mama luv truly loved the Lord she always prayed. Continue to pray and God will give you all the strength that you need. To each of you, be strong in the Lord and follow that pattern pray.
We love you all,
Raymond & Marie Jackson
Corrie Harris
Monticello, AR Sunday, September 19, 2010 Wayne, so sorry to hear of the lost of your mother. My prayers are with you and your family.Darlene Johnson
Monticello, AR Sunday, September 19, 2010 My deepest symphathy goes out to the familyLeVell Handley& Family
Monticello, AR Saturday, September 18, 2010 Our Deepest Prayers & Sympathy To The McCray Family