Dorothy Holcombe Ray
January 26, 1918 ~ December 1, 2004
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Dorothy Holcombe Ray, 86, of Asheville, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2004.
She was born January 26, 1918 to the late C. A. and Bonnie Holcombe of Stocksville community near Weaverville in Buncombe County. She was a lifelong and active member of Arden Presbyterian Church and was also a past Worthy Matron and lifetime member of the Ashevillle chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Mrs. Ray was preceded in death by her husband Dwight Ell Ray who passed away in 1989 and a brother William T. Holcombe.
She is survived by her daughter, Denise Lange and husband Richard of Arden; three beautiful grandchildren, Elizabeth, Emily and Richie Lange all of Arden; three sisters, Mary Chambers, Evelyn Carter and husband Talmadge all of Candler and Marjorie Stockton and husband John of Fairview; sister-in-law, Gerry Holcombe of Candler.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, December 6, 2004 in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road with Rev. Ed Graham officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Arden Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 2215 Hendersonville Road, Arden, NC 28704.
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mr&mrs carter,we are very sorry to hear of evelyn’s sister’s passing.if there is anything we can do or help you with,please let us know at anytime. your neighbors, jim&lissa mcglamery
Dear Denise, Richard and kids,
Our prayers are with you as you grieve. But thankfully we in Christ, do not grieve without hope.
May the Holy Spirit himself comfort you; and give you strength and wisdom as you face life without your Mom and Grandma. Dot was a close friend to Mom Buckner, and a faithful supporter of our work abroad. We too will greatly miss her.
Grace and peace,
James & Bonnie Buckner
Denise, we are so sorry about your mother. You have our deepest sympathy. We could not come to the memorail due to sickness. We will be remembering you all in prayer. May God be with you.
Denise, You and your family have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. She was a very sweet person and we know you all will miss her very much. May God in his glory welcome her into his arms.
Denise, we are sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a wonderful person and we know you all will miss her very much. God will take care of you and fill the void that her loss makes in your hearts. Again we are sorry for your loss.
Denise, I don’t know if you remember us or not. Robert is Cara Gregory Fox’s son. We are sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. We can remember her very fondly. I hope you will trust the Lord and let him fill the void with his wonderful love. May God be with you and your family in this sad time. Robert is sick with pneumonia and I had to work, but our prayers will be with you.
Denise and family, You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother and mother-in-law and grandmother. May God touch yuor hearts with his infinite love and comfort you as only he can. The loss here is Heaven’s gain. God bless.
Dear Denise and family, I am sorry
to hear of the loss of your Mother.
I remember her visiting my Mother,
know as Aunt Hattie. God’s blessing.
Emilie