Joanne L. Ray, age 79, of Millsboro, DE passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at her home.

Joanne was born in Wilmington, DE on October 24, 1944 daughter of the late Frank Casalevera and Mary (McEvoy) Casalevera.  She had worked on the customer service side of banking prior to her retirement.

Joanne was a member of Mary Mother of Peace Catholic Church in Millsboro, DE and was also part of the Columbiettes.  She loved the beach, playing bingo and was an avid fan of all the Philly teams.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert T. Ray and a grandson, Michael Merchant.  Joanne is survived by her four children, Robert T. Ray, Jr. and his wife, Tammy, Jody Howell and her husband, John, John Paul Ray and his wife, Sarah and Peter Ray and three grandchildren, Amber Daisey, Annemarie Ray and Thomas Ray and great grandchildren Caleb Merchant and Ella Smith. Joanne is also survived by her four brothers, Robert Casalevera, Skip Casalevera and his wife, Cathy, Richard Casalevera and his wife, Laura and Mickey Casalevera and his wife, Laura and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A prayer service will be held at 1 PM on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 32013 Long Neck Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966, where friends and family may call after 12 noon.  Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro, DE.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Cheer Center or AccentCare Hospice.