Brenda Pierce Ray

Brenda Pierce Ray, 81, of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at her home. Brenda was born on December 9, 1941 in Lakeland, Georgia to R.M and Maggie Bass Pierce. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She devoted her life to serving her family. During her life, she was a member of Unity Methodist Church of Lakeland. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, and farming. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Howard W. Ray, son in law, Bo Bennett, sisters, Jean Permenter, Virginia Ganas, brother, Roy Pierce, and brother in law, Bob Murray.

She is survived by her daughter, Lori Ray Bennett of Lakeland, GA, Grandson, Mitchell Bennett (Carmen) of Lakeland, GA; granddaughter, Heather Pafford (John) of Lakeland, GA; two great grandsons, Brantley Bennett, Benny Pafford; three sisters, Barbara Murray, Sharon Ramsey (Freddie), Sandra Luke (Larry), and brother in law, Winston Ganas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Music Funeral Services of Lakeland with burial to follow in North Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at the funeral home. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Brenda Pierce Ray family is being served by the caring and professional staff of Music Funeral Services of Lakeland.