Barbara Hash Ray's obituary , Passed away on September 24, 2025 in Deep Gap, North Carolina

Barbara Hash Ray

August 7, 1947 - September 24, 2025 (78 years old)

Deep Gap, North Carolina

Barbara Hash Ray's obituary , Passed away on September 24, 2025 in Deep Gap, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Barney Hampton Funeral & Cremation Service Inc

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Barbara Hash Ray

August 7, 1947 - September 24, 2025 (78 years old)

Deep Gap, North Carolina

Barbara Hash Ray Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Barbara Hash Ray of Deep Gap, North Carolina, who passed away on September 24, 2025 at the age of 78. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As Barbara departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Barbara. Though Barbara may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Bruce Hash and Irene Walker Hash; her husband Gary Len Ray, Sr.; and her son Gary Len Ray, Jr.. She is survived by: her son Benjamin "Ben" Ray of Deep Gap; her sister Janet McClure of Pikeville, KY; her siblings-in-law, Susan Clements (James) of Bartow, FL and Joe Ray (Pam) of Deep Gap; and her uncle Frank Walker (Shirley) of Jefferson.

Visitation was held on Saturday, September 27th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Hampton Funeral Service (683 Blowing Rock Rd, Boone, NC 28607). A funeral service was held on Sunday, September 28th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Laurel Springs Baptist Church (7504 US-421, Deep Gap, NC 28618).

Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Deep Gap Fire Department, 6583 Old US Highway 421-South, Deep Gap, NC 28618.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Barney Hampton Funeral & Cremation Service Inc



Sat

Sep 27

Visitation

Hampton Funeral Service
683 Blowing Rock Rd, Boone, NC 28607

Sun

Sep 28

Funeral service

Laurel Springs Baptist Church
7504 US-421, Deep Gap, NC 28618

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