Bernice (Grimsley) Ray

Ash, NC

Bernice Grimsley Ray, age 90, of Ash, NC, died Wednesday, February 12, 2025 in Brunswick Health & Rehab, in Ash, NC.  Born September 2, 1935, she was the daughter of the late William Alton Grimsley and Lillie Fipps Grimsley.

She is survived by three daughters, Shelia Roberts of Tabor City, NC, Diane Fowler (Vernie) of Tabor City, NC, Brenda Herring (Steve) of Tabor City, NC; two sons, Davey Ray (Donna) of Tabor City, NC, Dickie Ray (Grace) of Loris, SC; twelve grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; one sister; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Grant Ray; one daughter, Judy Ray; two sons, Dailon Ray and Chris Ray; two brothers and three sisters.

A graveside service will be held Monday, February 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the Myrtle Green Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends following the service in the cemetery.

A service of Inman Ward Funeral Home & Crematory.

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