Rachel Ann Balch Ray
October 23, 1935 ~ April 16, 2018
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WILSON, NC - Rachel Ann Balch Ray, age 82, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018. Born in Jackson County, AR on October 23, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Amos Balch and Anne Tate Balch.
Rachel touched the lives of so many people and will always be remembered with love and kindness. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she will be dearly missed and will never be forgotten.
Rachel leaves behind to cherish her memory, husband of 57 years, Bobby "Bob" Ray; sons, Robert Ray and wife, Heather, of Elm City, NC, and Ronald Ray and wife, Gina, of Boonville, NC. She is also survived by a granddaughter, Rebecca Ray.
A private Graveside Service will be held at a later date at Balch Cemetery in Amagon, AR.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Amedisys Hospice, 3320 US 1 Highway, Suite B, Franklinton, NC 27525 or Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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A Private Graveside Service will be held at a later date at Balch Cemetery in Amagon, AR.
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Robert and Heather my love and prayers are with you both as well as Mr. Ray and the rest of the family. May you be comforted by the knowledge that she is at peace.
Robert and Heather, I am so sorry for your loss. We know that Rachael has run her race and now has everlasting life. My condolences to Mr. Ray, also.
So sorry for your loss! Praying for you all, that God will bring you peace.
May my heart goes out to you Bob Robert and Heather may God keep his loving arms around you all. Know that Earth has no sorrow that heaven can’t heal Rachel will be missed Thanks for allowing me to be part of her life. A beautiful soul Gone Too Soon never will be forgotten
Dear Family, Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. May you be comforted beyond measure as you reflect on the solid promise of a resurrection for all who have died. (John 528-29) Almighty God cannot lie, his promises are our guarantee and will soon become our reality. (Titus 12) JW.ORG
Bob and family. We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Rachel will always be remembered by her beautiful smile and soft spoken voice. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
I am sorry to hear that Rachel Ann has passed. We all thought the world of her especially my dad. She was a kind and gracious woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Leigh Ann Tate Voss
Rachel is at peace now!!! Sending prayers and love ! !!
Our thoughts are with ya’ll.I’ll always remember Aunt Rachel as one of the kindest people in the world.
Clayton Eugene Ray I’m saddened by Aunt Rachel’s passing. I have reminisced about my times with Aunt Rachael and uncle Bob. I’ve laughed. And I’ve been moved deeply by the many many happy memories and the love I shared with my family. Time, jobs, growing families and life in general sometimes lead us far from those we love but our memories bridge the gap until it’s time to come together again. My sincere condolences to Uncle Bob, Robert and Ron and their families. May you find comfort in your faith and one another
Bob, so very sorry to hear about Rachel. My thoughts, love, and prayers to you and your family at this time. May God give you that peace, knowing all is well.
BA and family….George and I are so sorry for your loss. She was such a classy and sweet woman. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.