Lucie Lane Ray Gravely

Lucie Lane Ray Gravely, 86, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 18, 2018, at Brian Center in Eden.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 10, at Oakwood Cemetery, in Martinsville,VA.

Lucie was born in Leaksville, North Carolina December 30, 1931 to the late Dr. Samuel Philip Ray and Bessie Clark Ray. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Thomas Gravely, and sisters, Rachel Ray Wright and Vivian Ray Tate.

She is survived by two daughters, Lane Gravely (Kubich) of Raleigh and Elizabeth Peyton Gravely (Ralph Delguidice) of Larkspur, CA; sons, Frank Thomas Gravely and Benjamin Franklin Gravely, both of Martinsville, VA.  She has three grandchildren, Peyton Gravely (Katie) of W. Chester,OH, Spencer Bilek (Brennan) of Lynchberg, VA, Joseph Kyle Kubich, of Raleigh, NC., one great-grand son, Riley King Gravely, of W. Chester,OH, and numerous nieces and nephews.  The family would like to thank special friend and caregiver Emma Jean Moyer.

Mrs. Gravely graduated from Peace Preparatory School and Peace College in Raleigh.  She married Frank Gravely September 8,1956 and moved to Martinsville,VA.  Lucie resided in Martinsville for many years before  moving back to Eden, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The First United Methodist Church in Martinsville or the charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com