Lettie Crocker Ray

Lettie Crocker Ray, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Lettie was born in Johnston County on August 3, 1937, one of twelve children, to the late Johnnie and Nellie Boykin Crocker. She was married to the late Nathan Ray who preceded her in death in 2022.

She loved the Lord and was a member of Mount Zion Original Free Will Baptist Church in Kenly, North Carolina. For years she has enjoyed the online services.

She was a devoted loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She had a twin sister, Betty Crocker House. The bond and love between these twin sisters was truly amazing. She always enjoyed spending time with her family. Her family was her whole world.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Nathan Ray; sisters, Annie Narron, Ethel Johnson, Rosa Parker, Met Sullivan, Ora Pittman, and Elsie Boykin, and her brothers, Raymond Crocker, Raeford Crocker, Leonard Crocker.

She leaves behind her twin sister, Betty House (Eugene) and daughters, Sharon Ellis (Craig) and Annette Eatmon (Bexley); granddaughters, Hannah McArtan (Andrew) and Heather Crutcher (Matt); grandsons, Jordan Eatmon (Taylor), Bradley Eatmon, and Drew Eatmon (Amanda), and her great grandchildren, Mackenzie and Allie McArtan, Mason and Chase Crutcher, Jackson and Abby Eatmon.

Entombment will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2026 in Montlawn Memorial Park, 2911 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Zion OFWB Church, 9300 Johnson Farm Road, Kenly, North Carolina 27542.

Our family extends heartfelt thanks to Dr. Hal Woodall and his staff and 3 HC Hospice Home Care for their kindness, comfort, and exceptional care shown to our mother during her final days.

Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net.