Mrs. Taffy Ann Ray age 54 of Red Springs, North Carolina was born on July 09, 1968, in Scotland County. She departed this life into eternity on Friday, February 24, 2023, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, North Carolina. She is preceded in death by her mother Ethel Mae Hardin.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Robert Ray of the home, one daughter, Brianna Ray of the home. Seven brothers, Gerald Hardin, Harold Hardin, Richard Hardin, Michael Hardin, Mitchell Hardin, Chris Hardin, and Tracy Locklear Jr. Six sisters, Jenny Locklear, Laura Hardin, Marie Carver, Janie Locklear, Connie Faye Tomat, Debra Pittman, three grandchildren, Noah Locklear, Conner Locklear, Harley Locklear and a host of other family and friends.