Bethany Carrell Ray, age 17, formerly of St. Marys, OH died January 7, 2016 at Heritage Manor in Minster, OH.

She was born December 15, 1999 in Lima, OH to Neal and Deborah (Carrell) Ray.

She is survived by: father, Neal (Tori Hoelscher) Ray of New Knoxville, OH; mother, Deborah (Bob) Smith of St.Marys, OH; half-brother, Trenton Klaus of St.Marys, OH; paternal grandfather, Neal Ray, Sr. of St.Marys, OH; paternal grandmother, Phyllis Ward of St.Marys, OH; maternal grandmother, Nancy (Dave) Carpenter of Dublin, OH; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

She attended St. Marys City Schools.

Her favorite pastimes included listening to music, watching movies, and attending football games. Bethany had an awesome smile that could melt your heart.

Rites are scheduled to begin 10:30 a.m. Wednesday January 13, 2016 at Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home on Ohio 703 West.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the David Stammen Medical Fund c/o Osgood State Bank.

Condolences may be expressed to the family via www.millerfuneralhomes.net.