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Obituary for Lentieria Chesney Ray
Lentieria “Tieri” Ray, 33, of Gainesville, FL, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
Lentieria was born on Wednesday, January 8, 1992, in Gainesville, FL, to Tabitha Wiley and Lenard Graham Jr. Lentieria was a devoted wife and mother who dedicated her life to caring for her family. A 2010 graduate of Gainesville High School, Lentieria went on to Bethune-Cookman College to pursue a degree in criminal justice.
Lentieria was a vibrant soul known for her phenomenal baked goods, keen eye for décor, and unwavering love for the entire family.
Lentieria leaves behind her loving husband, Edward Louis Ray III, and her three beautiful children, Noah Ray, Liam Ray, and Chesni Ray. Lentieria also leaves behind her mother, Tabitha Wiley, her father Lenard Graham Jr., Grandmothers Glenda Smith(Willie-proceeded in death), Doris Brown(Willie-proceeded in death), Great-Grandmother Vanner Mae Hopkins, her siblings Lenedra Powers, Lenard Graham III, Lenterious Graham, Lendarius Graham, Lemuel Graham, her Nieces Taylor Powers, Kamia Graham, and her Nephew/Godson Braylen Graham. Lentieria also leaves behind a host of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Friends.
We will miss Lentieria’s gravitating personality and infectious smile immensely!
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Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
19
Sep
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
2505 NE 8th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32641
Service
Friday
19
Sep
11:00 AM
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
2505 NE 8th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32641
Cemetery Details
Location
Forest Meadows Cemetery - East
3700 SE Hawthorne Road
Gainesville, FL 32640
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