Beala Ray Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Beala Ray, 73, of Travelers Rest, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Piedmont, SC, she was a daughter of the late Jessie Milton and Ruby Daniel Bowen. She was founder of Embroidery Specialties and a member of Freedom Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 56 years: Gary F. Ray; children: Michelle Thornburg(Dale), Allen Ray, Jenny McClellan(Allen); grandchildren: Adam Thornburg, Ashlin Ray, Caitlin Tuten, Travis Starling, Jordan Askew, A.J. Robinson; great-grandchildren: Rubyrose Andon, Rosalee Thornburg; sister: Edith Simpson; brother: Lamar Bowen(Betty); and many loving nieces and nephews. Along with her parents she was predeceased by a grandson, Brian Thornburg. The family will receive friends Thursday, November 5, 2020 from 1:00pm until 2:00pm at The Howze Mortuary. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 2:00pm at The Howze Mortuary Chapel with burial to follow at Mountain View Memorial Park. The family will be at the home. Memorials may be made to Tabernacle Children’s Home 3931 White Horse Rd. Greenville, SC 29611.

Beala Ray

May 8, 1947 - October 31, 2020