Joann Arrowood Ray Obituary
The memory of Joann Arrowood Ray of Marion, North Carolina, who passed away on February 21, 2026 at the age of 81, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joann Arrowood Ray to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her mother Hazel Beatrice Arrowood Medford; her stepfather Carl Medford; her sons, Gregory Edward Ray and Mark Anthony Ray; and her siblings, Carl Dennis Medford and Darlene Bowen.
She is survived by: her husband James Edward Ray; her children, Teresa Washburn (Freddy) and Jimmy Ray (Lisa); her grandchildren, Wayne Lewis (Jerrica), Ashely Rhymer (Jackie), Travis Washburn (Sarah), Tyler Ray, Devin Ray (Rachel) and Samuel Ray; and her brothers, Tommy Medford and Terry Medford (Paula). She is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.
