Gwendolyn Ray Obituary
We are sad to announce that on June 27, 2024, at the age of 64, Gwendolyn Ray of Candler, North Carolina, born in Asheville, North Carolina passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gwendolyn Ray to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Gwendolyn find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dewayne Smiley and Faye Trantham. She is survived by: her children, Christy Sprouse of Asheville, NC and Nicole Gibbs of Asheville, NC; her siblings, Brett Smiley of Old Fort, NC and Kim Smiley Sales of Fletcher, NC; her great grandchild Lukas Potter of Asheville, NC; her nephews, Thomas Reynolds, Ryan Smiley and Dustin Foxx; her niece Emily Smiley; and her close friend David Derrick of Candler.