Birth date: Oct 17, 1935 Death date: Oct 4, 2021
Barbara “Jan” McCray, 85, ran into the arms of Jesus on October 4, 2021 at Suncoast Hospice Care Center in Pinellas Park, Florida. Jan was born on October 17, 1935 in Brewton, Alabama to Robert and Melissa McPhaul. She was a missi Read Obituary
Jan continues to impact my walk with Jesus. Since 1985, her teachings have helped me grow in Him! Dave, you must miss her terribly but you have the peace you'll be seeing her again. Thank you Dave for everything you did to enhance my walk as well. Beth & Chris Pence
I picked up “Your Redemptive Healing” at Baker book house. Jan touched my heart and reached my wounded and burdened soul. I reached out to Jan personally and she continued to minister to me in healing ways. I never met Jan, but I will never forget her. I know she is enjoying the heavenly rewards that she claimed through the gift of Jesus Christ out Lord and savior.
Dear Dave, Jana, Shannon, Andy, and all the family, there are no words to adequately express how influential Jan was in my life and the lives of Jordan and Jacob. Because of Jan and Dave taking us to Israel on several occasions, I named my daughter for the Jordan River where Jan baptized me twice. The Praise Songs tape that Jan made for my kids to listen and sing with while in the car was a priceless gift. My kids thought each song was supposed to be followed by the next one Jan sang on their tape and were surprised when other's didn't sing them "in order." We had countless hours singing along with "Aunt Ma." Jan influenced every part of my parenting and growth as a Christian. Being a part of an intimate Bible Study group with Jan, Dave, Rachel, Barb, Barb & Bill, Beth & Chris, Kevin, and me was a highlight of my life. Our 10 Brave Christian study was intended to be a 30 day commitment and lasted for 10 years! Jan prayed for my children before they were born. Her Godly influence on their lives, and mine, is immeasurable! I wish that Jordan and Jacob made a pilgrimage to The Holy Land with Jan as their leader, but sadly, that didn't happen. I would have loved for Jan to have had them pile out of the bus and march into Jerusalem singing "We're Marching Into Zion" like she loved to!
Jan was my spiritual mentor and dear friend since 1987 and my tears are those of joy for her and sadness for those that remain and suffer this tremendous earthly loss. Now that Jan has gone on to eternity with her Lord and Savior, is reunited with the saints, and heard, "well done, good and faithful servant" as Jesus welcomed her, I know she is not just in a "better place", but she is in the "best place!"
I will keep you all in my prayers for comfort, for continued blessings, and that God will keep His hand of favor and blessing upon this treasured family.
To God be the Glory for creating such a great friend as Jan McCray, our "Aunt Ma."
Love,
Sharon, Jordan, and Jacob Stevenson
Cartersville & Atlanta, GA
Wonderful memories of Jan as a loving neighbor, friend, and youth group leader. Our love and heartfelt condolences to Jan's beautiful family. Love, The Bogdan Family
Cabin 5 has always been very special to me and so was Bobbie. She will always be in our hearts.
Phylis Doescher
Jan sponsor me the year back 2000 to the year 2003 at Moi Naikarra Secondary School and not only me but hundreds of masaai children and widow you will remain in my memory forever,rest in peace my beloved Mum.May God Almighty bless your entire family abundantly I will miss you alot.
Jan has been a blessing to me and many other masaai children and widow and that is why we're somewhere today.rest in peace our beloved Mum
Jan sponsored me back in my high school years at moi high school in the year 2003 _2006 I will forever be grateful!! May Your soul rest in eternal peace.
Am celebrating your well lived life Mom,I schooled(from maasai land,) and today iam someone through your support...may the good Lord you've served all this year's keep your spirit in his blossom.
