Julia G. Ray Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Julia G. Ray (Asheville, North Carolina), who passed away on December 17, 2024, at the age of 110, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, George B. Greenlee, Sr. and Elizabeth Johnson Greenlee; her husband Jesse G. Ray, Sr.; and her brothers, Bluford Greenlee and George B. Greenlee, Jr..

She is survived by: her children, Wilma Ray-Bledsoe, Jesse G. Ray, Jr. (Donna), George William Ray (Sondra) and Charles Ruben Ray (Thalia); and her grandchildren, William Bledsoe (Annette), Neale Bledsoe, Bryant Baird (Tichelle), Joyce Hicks (Sammy), Keisha Padgen (Todd), Frank Doggett (Danielle), Toye Reddick (Lamont), Harry Jeter (Kati) and Gary Jeter. She is also survived by several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation was held on Sunday, December 22nd 2024 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Ray Funeral and Cremation Service (1373 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28803). A funeral service was held on Monday, December 23rd 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Tried Stone Missionary Baptist Church (100 Carroll Ave, Asheville, NC 28801). A burial was held on Monday, December 23rd 2024 at the Violet Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, you may make contributions to the Julia G. Ray Endowed Scholarship. Mr. Kirk Swenson Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, UNC Asheville Foundation Inc. One University Heights Asheville, NC 28804.