Densel Marie Spray

February 18, 1930 - July 6, 2025

Densel Marie Spray passed away at her home July 6th 2025 at the age of 95.

Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Densel was the daughter of Fredrick Sheldon Ward and Lela Mae (Bridgewater) Ward, and her step Mom William (Bill) Herrin Ward. She lived her first 15 years in Oklahoma, and then moved to Albion, Illinois with her Father, Stepmother and two brothers (Richard Lloyd and Raymond Thomas).

There she graduated Albion High in 1948. Met and married the love of her life(Ronald Eugene Spray). They lived in southern Illinois and raised 4 children, Roxy Wayne, Colleen Marie, Ronald, and Brenda Sue. The family moved to California in 1970, and then with all of the kids grown and on their own, Densel and Ronald moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1979 and on to Yuma Arizona in 1984.

Densel was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers, one son and one daughter.  She is survived by one daughter, (Colleen and one son, Ronald) along with 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 3 great, great grandchildren.

Densel led a full and fulfilling life. Her smile and laughter was infectious, her positive influence was a gift for everyone she knew. Her wit, wisdom, and generous nature will be missed by all.