Nancy Joan Bray

Nancy Joan Bray died on June 6, 2011 at her home at Meadowlark Assisted Living in Yreka. Nancy was 81 years old. She was born March 16, 1930 13 minutes before her identical twin sister, Patsy, to Andrew and Josephine Wells of Los Angeles. Nancy grew up in Southwest Los Angeles during the depression and World War II years. Upon her graduation from Washington High School she worked for the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company. In 1951 Nancy married Gordon J. Bray and moved to Yreka where they lived for 56 years, raised their three children and watched their grandchildren grow to adulthood. Nancy was a member of the Yreka United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School, ordered curriculum for the Christian Education Programs, and worked in the community food closet for many years. She was a girl scout leader, cub scout den mother, elementary school room mother, score keeper for Little League and Babe Ruth and council member for Jobs Daughters Bethel 69. Nancy worked as a caregiver for a number of people in the Yreka Community. She was a loving and caring person whose kindness allowed the people in her care to feel respected and safe. In 2009 Nancy moved to Meadowlark Assisted Living where she enjoyed the friendship and companionship of the residents and staff. She enjoyed playing poker and Bingo, going out to lunch and watching Buster Posey and the San Francisco Giants on TV. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband Gordon, her parents Andrew & Josephine Wells, brothers David Wells and Gordon Wells and sister Patsy Paramore as well as a number of in-laws. She is survived by her children June Madden (Don), Gordon Bray (Susan) and Jo Ann Eastlick (Randy); her grandchildren Chris Madden, Stephanie Casson (Dave), Ryan Bray (Shannon), Caleb Bray (Jamie), Janet Eastlick, Anne Eastlick and Mitchell Eastlick; her great-grandchildren Drake & Courtney Casson, Kaydence Madden, and Rylee & Clayton Bray and numerous nieces & nephews. Graveside services will be held at Henley-Hornbrook Cemetery on June 17 @ 11 a.m. The family requests in lieu of flowers contributions be made to Madrone Hospice, 225 Collier Circle, Yreka 96097. Girdner Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.

Nancy Joan Bray

March 16, 1930 - June 6, 2011