Grace Cleo Ray age 86, of West Jefferson, NC died on Monday, January 23, 2012 at Margate Health & Rehab Center. Miss Ray was born on January 6, 1926 in Ashe County to Jess Malcolm and Ruth Greer Ray. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Mill Creek Cemetery by Rev. Lloyd Day. The family will receive friends from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Badger Funeral Home. Ms.Ray is survived by: 1 Brother, Harrison Ray of Boone, NC & 1 Sister, Trudy Ray, several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the family c/o Badger Funeral Home, PO Box 139, West Jefferson, NC 28694. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Miss Ray's arrangements.