Essie Mae Raye Obituary
The passing of Essie Mae Raye of Aberdeen, North Carolina leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 6, 2025 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Essie Mae Raye to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Deacon Leslie Jones Sr. and Leana Jones. She is survived by: her children, Craig Jones of Aberdeen, N. C. and Karen Raye-Thomas (Quenzell); her granddaughter Essica; her siblings, Mary Jones, Frances Gregory (Junior), Brenda Simmons, Linda Martin (Larry), Deborah Horton, James Jones (Elaine) and Robert Jones; and her siblings' children, Ricky Jones and Priscilla Wike.
Viewing was held on Monday, July 14th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Gospel Holiness Church (860 Midway Rd, Aberdeen, NC 28315). A funeral service was held on Monday, July 14th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, July 14th 2025 at the Berkley Serenity Gardens Cemetery.
In Loving Support: In lieu of flowers, and in honor of Deaconess Essie Jones Raye, the family invites you to consider a contribution to Full Gospel Holiness Church Missionary Department.
