Rebecca Jenkins Ray, 77, went to be with her Heavenly Father peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 15, 2024. She was a native of Madison County and the daughter of the late Clay and Leakie Whitt Jenkins. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Rick Jenkins.

Becky taught high school math & computers for 30 years at Burns High School in Duncan, SC, where she had many friends. She was a strong, devout Christian who loved the Lord with all her heart and was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church, where she served for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, whom she loved very much, and especially enjoyed gathering at her family reunions.

Becky was a faithful and loving wife for 47 ½ years to her husband, Johnny Ray. Also surviving are her stepson, Chris Ray, sister, Helen Fox (Frank), brother Howard Jenkins, and sister-in-law, Susie Jenkins.

A funeral service will be held at 2pm Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Blue Ridge Funeral & Cremation Service. Reverends Joe George and Danny Jenkins will officiate. Burial will follow in the Robinson-Ray private family cemetery, Polly's Branch Road, Mars Hill. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org