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Mary Starling Ray

October 24, 1921 ~ May 4, 2017

Mary Bell Starling Ray, 95, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017 in Wilson, North Carolina. She was born October 24, 1921 in Cumberland County to the late Clarence H. and Minnie D. Starling. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James 13th Ray, Two infant children, and sister, Fannie Mae Starling Thames. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Alice Ray Dunn (Bobby) and Jamie Ray Mendelson (Rick) of Wilson. She is also survived by two grandsons, Lee Dunn (Robin) of Clayton, Michael Dunn (Taran) of Wilson, granddaughter, Erica Brady Mendelson of Raleigh, five great-grandchildren, Thomas, Carson, Rowan, Wyatt and Mary Neal and brother, Clarence H. Starling, Jr. of Stedman, NC. Mary was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Wilson. A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Pineview Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her memory to the First United Methodist Church, PO Box 1423, Wilson, NC 27894 Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home Cremation Services, 661 English Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com. Service Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Sunday 5/7, 2:00 pm

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  1. As a child my aunt Mary Bell was my vision of glamor. As I grew older she was my definition of Southern Charm. Living on the opposite side of the country, I didnt get to see her, or the rest of my family, as often as I would have liked, She, along with my beautiful cousins, will always be in my heart and I am a better person for knowing them. Larry McLeod

  2. It was a pleasure to know Mary. Mary Alice and Jamie, may you feel the presence and love of God. Pastor Dan

  3. Mary Ray was a wonderful neighbor and a friend during a difficult time in my life. She probably never realized what a positive influence she had on me. May God be with you as you adjust to the hole she left in your lives.

  4. I am so sorry to learn about the death of your loved one Mary. I pray that the many fond memories of her will always live in your minds and hearts. How good to know that the time will come when we will see our loved ones again by means of the resurrection. John528-29 What a wonderful time that will be! Do not let your heart be troubled. Believe in the promises of God and find inner peace of mind and heart. Can you imagine the joy that will fill our hearts at that time DO not let your heart be troubled! God can not lie!

  5. I wondered if Mary was still alive. Im very sorry for your loss Mary Alice and Jamie. I.dont know if I.could gone.anyway. It was the exact anniversary of my.Daddys death. The last time I.was there is when my mother died. Its hard for me to believe that so much time has passed. Trudy Hines Golding


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