Debra Kay Ray
November 14, 1954 ~ June 5, 2012
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Fletcher – Debra Kay Ray, 57, of Fletcher, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 in Gainesville, TX while visiting relatives.
A native of Brownfield, TX she was the daughter of Donald and Lou McKinley of Gainesville, TX. She is preceded in death by her father, Charles "Corky" Lasiter. She was loved by all who knew her and gave all of her time, love and devotion to her family and friends.
She is survived by her former husband, Roger Ray and their two daughters, Amy Perkins and her husband, Neil, of Charlotte, NC and Christy Cox of Candler, NC; one son, Jason Ray and his wife, Ashley, of Candler, NC; two granddaughters, McKinley Perkins and Kaitlyn Owenby. She is also survived by one brother, Joe Lasiter and sister, Sheri Byrum, both of Texas and several nieces and a nephew.
A funeral service will be held at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian at 2PM on Monday, June 11, 2012 with the Reverend Dennis Lanning officiating.
The family will receive friends Sunday, June 10, 2012 from 6PM to 8PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
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I can’t imagine my life without Debra in it. I will cherish my many beautiful memories of Debbie, the way she would laugh and talk about old times. The things we shared, fun times and sad times. She was my best friend since 6th grade. I was blessed to be a part of her life. May God be with each of you! My love and prayers, Lovalene
Christy,Amy and Jason so so sorry for your loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Christy, I am so sorry for your loss, I know how much you loved and enjoyed your mom. My prayers are with you and your family. She had to have been a wonderful mom to have had such a loving wonderful daughter.
I never knew Debra. I never had the privilege to know her unfortunatly. But I do know jason. And jason has always been nothing but good to me! so I just wanna say to jason and ashley…I’m so sry bout yalls lose! Don’t hesitate to call if u need anything at al. U and ur fam r in my prayers! May peace be among u and ur loved ones!
I never knew Debra. I never had the privilege to know her unfortunatly. But I do know jason. And jason has always been nothing but good to me! so I just wanna say to jason and ashley…I’m so sry bout yalls lose! Don’t hesitate to call if u need anything at al. U and ur fam r in my prayers! May peace be among u and ur loved ones!
What a great Woman! She will be missed by all that knew her.
I cannot even begin to say how much I will miss having Debra in my life. She was a wonderful friend and I will never forget all the fun times we had together. She was always there to listen when I needed to talk or sit quietly with me if I didn’t want to talk. Rest in peace with the Lord Debra, hope to see you again one day.
Although I never personally met Debra, Amy has been a great friend of mine over the years. Amy, please accept my deepest condolences and know that we are all praying for you and your family during this difficult time. This was passed along to me when my mom passed, so in honor of your mother:
‘If I should ever leave you whom I love, To go along the Silent Way grieve not, Nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you there. I’d come – I’d come, could I but find a way! But would not tears and grief be barriers? And when you hear a song or see a bird I loved, please do not let the thought of me be sad, for I am loving you just as I always have. You were so good to me. There were so many good things I wanted still to do – so many things to say to you. Remember that I did not fear. It was just leaving you that was so hard to face. We cannot see beyond, but this I know, I loved you so – ’twas heaven here with you. May God bless you.
Debra was a wonderful friend and a great person. I don’t know what I will do without having her to talk to every day. She had a way of making things seem better just by listening and loved life. She was always positive even when things weren’t going the way they should. I will miss her smile and laughter when we were doing things together. Debra I know I will see you again one day and just know I will do what I can to be there for your family if they ever need me.
My prayers are with you,Christina, and your family in the loss of your sweet Mama. May you all find peace and comfort in our Lord Jesus.
May God Bless your family Debra. You were most a precious person.
Debra knew that the measure of LOVE was to LOVE without measure. Debra dedicated her life to loving her family. God created life and gave us the chance to color it and make it beautiful and this is just what Debra did with three beautiful children that are all amazing adults and two special grandchildren. Now God has given each of you an angel you know and love to continue guiding, protecting and loving each one of you just as she always has.
Christy, Amy and Jason-
There are no words or actions to make this any easier, I wish there were. I am so fortunate to have known your mom and she always made us feel like family. I love you guys and I am here if you need anything
Annie
We will miss you so much, Debra. You were such a loving, kind, fun, and caring person. I will always remember you. Love you.
I know that each of you as Debbie’s chilren will miss your Mother but know that God holds her in His arms for all eternity and you will see her again soon and there will be joy in the morning. Love to each of you, Donna Ledbetter
Debra, you were so sweet and caring. You helped me in some of my toughest times. I love you for that. We will all miss you so much.
Debra you were such a sweet lady and I am so glad you were a part of my life! I will miss you so much! Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mom was always so sweet to me. Your family will be in my prayers.
Amy, I am very sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. Know that many people are praying and thinking about you and your family. With care and sympathy, Gail.
Amy
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know how close you were to your Mother and I know all of her guidance and love will be with you forever as you keep those memories close to your heart.
Christy,Amy and Family, I am sorry to hear about you sweet mother. I am glad that I knew her. She was always so sweet and positive, Many years have gone by. I still remember how sweet she was to me. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Amy,
You have my deepest sympathies. While I never had the fortune of meeting your mother, I know she raised a strong and caring daughter. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jeff
Amy,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Kelli
I am so truly sorry for the familes loss. Debra was such an amazing person her smile, laughter and love for anyone she knew was over flowing. To know her was such an honor and her love for everyone was unmeasurable. May God bless and keep each of you thru this difficult time.
To the family of my beloved friend,
Debra was one of my closes friends, and my heart is heavy with the news of her death. Althouhg, the miles were great between us, our hearts were close. I will miss her, and the times we spend together. Her memory will be apart of me forever.
Her friend Gaytha
Amy…
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this very difficult time of bereavement. If we can be of any help to you, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Jerry, Measia, and Mekynna Barkley
So sorry for the loss of your mother,she was a very special lady to all who knew her,and she will be missed greatly.
I am sorry to learn about the loss of your sweet little mama! Our loss is definitely Heaven’s gain! 🙂 May God bless and Angels be with you always!!
Thoughts and prayers are with entire family.
Dear Amy,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you and keep you at this extremely sorrowful time.
With deepest sympathy,
Heather
Amy,
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know you were very close with your mother and her memories, love, and guidance will be with always be with you.
Pam
Amy and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you cherish the memories and find the strength to carry on.
Amy
Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
With heartfelt condolences,
Ayesha
Amy,
My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you at this difficult time. May God grant you all the strength you need.
Amy,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I hope you and your family are able to look back on all the time you had with her and be comforted with happy memories.
Amy – I am so very sorry about the loss of your mother. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Christie, you are in my thoughts and prayers! I miss you & love you! If there’s anything we can do..Please dont hesitate!! We are always here for you!
Amy,
We all send our love and deepest condolences to you, Neal, Kinley and your entire family for your loss. We are blessed by your mother’s life through your friendship and the witness of your unending love for your family.
Christy and family–we used to live beside you in Avery Acres MHP-my son is Scott Graham-you two played together in the 70s –and Debbie and I were good friends–for a long time–then we moved and I lost touch with your mom– but then I found her several years ago working at Goodys at the Biltmore Square–we kept saying we needed to get together sometime– but we never did-then my friends mom passed away in Mills River and was looking at the obits and found Debbies pic-and I was very shaken finding that she had passed away – at such a young age–I am so very sorry for your loss- and that we never got together–she was such a sweet likable person—we were good friends-great neighbors–please let me know what caused her death- if you dont mind–and I hope your dad can remember us-I wish I had seen this sooner- I would have come to the funeral–and I could have talked with you all.-my email is included if you wish to talk with me-Gloria Daves glodaves@yahoo.com