Audrey Ray

Mrs. Ray was born on May 6, 1932 in Sheffield, England to the late Frank and Louisa Blackbourne Wilkinson. She spent her life devoted to her family as a homemaker, and in her free time she enjoyed reading and gardening, especially growing flowers and plants. Mrs. Ray loved all animals, but was especially fond of cats, and she was always known for supporting our local humane societies. She was a member of Gideon Baptist Church where she loved her Church dearly and was an avid prayer warrior.

Mrs. Ray is survived by her daughter: Melinda Peeler (Jack); her two sons: Robert Medlin (Nadina), and Douglas Ray (Deana); eleven grandchildren: Michael Wayne Peeler (Lisa), Diana Michelle Davis (Chris), Kevin Medlin (Courtney), Vanessa Medlin (Raymond), Deborah Medlin, Kristine Medlin (Anthony), Jason Medlin (Brittney), Zachary Fennell (Ashlee), Austin Ray, Shane Ray, and Lauren Ray; and fourteen great-grandchildren.

In addition to her loving husband and her parents, Mrs. Ray was preceded in death by a brother: Kenneth Wilkinson; and a sister: Irene Wilkinson.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Friday April 21, 2023 in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home with interment to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens.

The family will receive friends from 1:45 PM until 2:45 PM on Friday, prior to the service, at Dillard Funeral Home.

The family is at their respective homes.

Flowers are accepted.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.