Mrs. Cora Bell Wellons Williams Ray of Smithfield, NC transitioned on Monday February 6, 2023 at the Clayton House Nursing Facility in Clayton, NC. Ms. Cora was born March 23, 1931 in Johnston County NC to the late Vander and Isabell Wellons.
She was preceded in death by her spouse, Larry Devon Ray, one daughter, Dorothy D. Williams, four siblings, Vander Wellons Jr., Josephine Alford, Marilyn Phelps Barnes, and Lee Arthur Wellons.
Mrs. Cora Bell is survived by three daughters; Mary R. Hinton-Allen (Forrest), Barbara Patterson (Ira), Jessica Delbridge (Eric), two sons; Martin Williams (Betty), Erick Williams (Tiffany) and a number of grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Viewing:
Tuesday February 14, 2023 at the Walter Sanders Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm.
Funeral Services: Wednesday February 15, 2023 at 12:00 noon at the Walter Sanders Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel 302 S. Bright Leaf Blvd Smithfield, NC 27577.
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Family or Deceased Name: Cora Ray
Your Name: Robert & Sharon Griffin
Email: alwayzblessed1@msn.com
Message: Our condolences. Cora was such a beautiful soul, she embraced us every time we were in her presence. Our sister-in-law will remain in our hearts. Love Robert & Sharon.
Date: 02152023
Family or Deceased Name: Ray
Your Name: Jackie Merritt
Email: jmerri@embarqmail.com
Message: To Mary and family, I send my love and prayers to you all. I will always remember Mrs. Cora's sweet and kind
spirit.
Family or Deceased Name: Cora Bell Ray
Your Name: Shelia Hood & Evelyn Smith
Email: shelia102056@gmail.com
Message: Mary Ruth, we are so very sorry for your loss & our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the rest of your family! Sending prayers of comfort and peace to all of you!
Date: 2/14/2023
Family or Deceased Name: Ray Family
Your Name: Rev. Dr. Robert O'Neal Jr.
Email: roneal@liberty.edu
Message: We at The Tabernacle can only imagine the grief and sorrow that you bear. May you find comfort during this time as God strengthens your heart with His love and peace.
With caring thoughts and prayers from Rev. Dr. Robert O’Neal, Senior Pastor and the church family of O’Neal Revival Tabernacle, 500 Richardson Rd, Zebulon NC.
Date: 2/8/23