Alice Mae

Ray

In Loving Memory of Alice Mae Glover Ray

Alice Ray (Granny Pete), age 92, of Siler City, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

Born in Nash County on August 8, 1934, she was the cherished daughter of the late Ceba Cornelius Glover and Ruth Carden. In 1950, Alice met and married the love of her life, Pete Ray. True to their vows, they walked hand-in-hand through life, sharing 64 beautiful years of marriage until his passing in 2014. After twelve years apart, what a glorious reunion it must have been when she stepped into heaven and back into his arms.

Alice Ray (Granny Pete) spent her life creating a warm, welcoming home and weaving a legacy of deep faith, devotion, and unconditional love. Her family was her absolute greatest joy, and she wore her title of "Granny Pete" like a badge of honor, serving as a constant anchor of strength, comfort, and wisdom for FIVE generations.

The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude and special recognition to Coventry House (Dunmore) of Siler City. A very special thank you goes to all the ladies and to her "boys," Rashan and Isaiah. You all loved her like your own, and she loved you the same. Your compassionate care has brought comfort to both Alice and her family over the last several years.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Malcom Talmadge (Pete) Ray; her parents; two brothers, Earl Glover and Kenneth Glover; her two sisters, Peggy Horton and Betty Taylor; her grandson, Steven Brown; and her son-in-law, Roy Stinson.

Her beautiful spirit and legacy live on through her surviving children: her sons, Malcolm Ray (wife Kay) and Dale Ray (wife Ann); and her daughter, Jeannette Stinson. She also leaves behind an extended family of 6 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 11 step-great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren, and 11 step great-great grandchildren alongside a community of dear friends in Siler City who will miss her presence deeply.

A celebration of the life and faith of Alice Ray (Granny Pete) will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at The Journey Church, located at 17475 US-64, Siler City, NC 27344. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:30 PM to 2:45 PM, with the funeral service directly following at 3:00 PM. Alice will be entombed at Chatham Memorial Park, Monday November 16, 2026 (private ceremony.)

Following the services, the family warmly welcomes guests to join them in the Fellowship Hall for food, fellowship, and a time to share fond memories of Alice Ray (Granny Pete).

 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Alice’s honor to The Journey Church. Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the Ray family during this time.