Laura Alfreda Ray

July 21, 1945 - June 10, 2020

Ms. Laura A. Ray “Pie”, 74, was born on July 21, 1945 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She peacefully exchanged time for eternity on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. She was born to the late Zanders Ray and Rosetta Smith Ray. She was a faithful member of O’Zion AME Zion Church. She was preceded in death by four siblings; Gloria “Boot” Flowers, Milton “Buck” Ray, James “Jim” Carrothers, and Veola “Bebee” Jones. Laura graduated from West Charlotte High School, and retired from Continental General Tire. Upon retirement she started her own entrepreneurship. Most importantly she valued her time with family. She enjoyed taking her family on vacations. Her favorite place was ocean-front, preferably the penthouse view overlooking the ocean. She loved making others happy and meeting new people. She was a giver! Her family and friends affectionately called her “Pie.” She had the biggest heart, a contagious smile, and a presence that lit up the room. She leaves to cherish her memories; longtime companion, James Ellington; son, Reginald “Reggie” Wilson; daughter, Catrina “Tina” Johnson; and Boomer, Cliff, and Winfred; uncle, Junior Ray (Joliet, IL); aunt, Theola Walker; two sisters, Harriet Hudson Whitehead (Philadelphia, PA), and Sonya Guinn; three grandchildren, Sherise Wilson, Rebah Clark, and G. Simone Johnson; two great grandchildren, and a host of wonderful nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.