Lila E. (Wright) McCray, 92, passed away at the home of her daughter in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She was born March 21, 1925, in Chico, California, the daughter of Reverend Arnie and Clara Wright. Lila and her husband, Jack McCray, were very active in the Chico Church of the Brethren. In 1960, they were called by their denomination to be missionaries in India for five years. Lila’s mission was being a hostess in Bombay for missionaries throughout India and Jack was a manager in the Inter-Mission Business Office. After their return to the United States they enjoyed travels to Africa, Central America, Israel and Europe. Prior to her work with her denomination she was National Field Director for CROP/Church World Service. In that position, she was a keynote speaker at a number of Church Women United State Meetings, Catholic Rural Life Conference, Circle K and Kiwanis International Conferences and the Air Force Academy Thanksgiving Service. Lila was a long-time member, 80 years, of the Church of the Brethren and an ordained minister serving interim pastorates in Empire and Yuba City, California and in South Bend and Elkhart, Indiana. She also served in many local and district positions, on the Higher Education Design Committee and one of the denomination’s Restructuring Committees. Lila retired from the Church of the Brethren National Stewardship Team, in Elgin, Illinois. For nine years Lila was a member of the Board of Directors of the Oaklawn Psychiatric Center in Elkhart, Indiana. After moving to live in Kenosha, Wisconsin, she and her husband joined her daughter and son-in-law, becoming members of Journey Church/Assembly of God. Lila is survived by her daughter, Karen Modder-Border, and husband, David Border of Kenosha, Wisconsin, as well as her daughter-in-law, Linda Brooks Broyles of Modesto, California. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Tania Hinojos (Frank) of San Jose, California, Brent McCray (Fabiana) of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Dr. Joshua Modder (Kristin) of Appleton, Wisconsin, Samuel Modder (Elizabeth) of Racine, Wisconsin, Nathanael Modder of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Benjamin Modder (Ashley) of Zion, Illinois, seven great-granddaughters and five great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by a son, Larry McCray, as well as three brothers and two sisters. Lila graduated from Chico High School and attended Indiana University and Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary. “I request no service for myself. I helped plan my dear husband’s service and that was my service also, with relatives coming from Wisconsin, California and Brazil. Thank you.” -Lila McCrayProko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Lila’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofunerahome.com