Cynthia Ray Obituary
Ms. Cynthia Falls Ray, 79, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
Ms. Ray was born February 24, 1946, in Gaston, County, NC. She worked as a CNA in nursing. She loved her dog and watch TV.
She loved going to the beach and singing "You Are My Sunshine" to her grandchildren.
Survivors include her children, Jakki Sanders and Dandy Sanders; grandchildren, Meagan Sanders (Steven McKinney, Jr.) and Tyler Dazis; great-grandchildren, Koah, Ryleigh, Ophelia, Steven, Ethan, Dallas, Zoe, Wesleigh, Ali, River, Renlee, Enslie, and Ava; and a brother, William G. Falls.
Cynthia was preceded in death by her parents, Ethel Jenkins Falls and William Glenn Falls; and a grandson, Christopher Dazis.
Online condolences can be left at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Ray family.
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