Wednesday, July 19, 2023 10:26 am

Betty Estep Ray, age 84, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023.

Betty was born October 23, 1938 in Rutherford County to the late Zonie Estep and Florence Pintuff Estep. She was a graduate of Tri-High School, class of 1957.

She worked in textiles and wood manufacturing for many years before retirement. Betty was a lifetime member of Henrietta First Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, David Daniel Ray; sister, Margaret Hines; brothers, James, Dan and Perry Estep and a nephew, Michael Estep.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Johnny Ray (Rebecca) of Forest City, Terry Ray of Forest City, Dwayne Ray (Elizabeth) of Shelby; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren.

The funeral service was held July 17 at Henrietta First Baptist Church with Rev. James Johnson officiating.

Memorial donations requested to Henrietta First Baptist Church, PO Box 265, Henrietta, NC 28076.

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Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.