Mrs. Wynette Scott Ray's Obituary
Funeral Service for Mrs. Wynette Scott Ray, 92, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 12:00 pm at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home.
Wynette Scott Ray, a cherished matriarch and beacon of love and generosity, passed away surrounded by the warmth of her loving family. She was born on February 1, 1933, in Tallapoosa County to Robert McDonald Scott and Mary Ruth Champion Scott. She grew up in Tallapoosa County with her siblings, one of which was her twin.
She was in the first graduating class of Benjamin Russell High School in 1951, and it was a life marked by dedication, both to her work and to those she held dear. Wynette retired from Russell Corporation as an athletic claims administrator after an impressive 42 years of service, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and commitment.
Wynette's faith was the cornerstone of her life. As a devout Christian, she found great joy and solace in her church family at First Presbyterian. Her voice was a familiar and beloved addition to the choir, and she was an active participant in the women's bible study. Her service extended to the communion committee, where she helped prepare and share the sacred sacrament, further exemplifying her deep commitment to her faith and community.
Her love for life was evident in her many interests and hobbies. Wynette was known for her exceptional culinary skills, particularly her mouth-watering homemade jellies, with blackberry and strawberry being family favorites. Her kitchen was a place of warmth and delicious aromas, where she cooked wonderful meals and treats for her family and friends. Wynette also found joy in line dancing, and she often whiled away hours engaged in word search puzzles, reading and traveling with family and friends.
Wynette's love extended far beyond her immediate family. She is survived by her daughters, Robyn Elaine (Robert) Neighbors and Stacey Ray (Joe) Sorrell; her half-brothers, Jerry Scott and Donnie (Rhonda) Scott; and her cherished grandchildren, Brooke Neighbors (Brandon) Ballard, Melanie Neighbors (Brian) Fuller, Laurie Neighbors (Jason) Wilson, Cody (Shauna) Hayes, Michael (Shelby) Hayes, Dustin (Amber) Hayes, Whitney Sorrell (Zach) Crumpton, and Jackson (Heather) Sorrell. Wynette's legacy continues through her great-grandchildren, Cole, Addie, and Karlee Fuller; Lily, Sophie, Zoie, and Cameron Ballard; Spence, Dannah, Lillie, and Kelley Wilson; Freya Hayes; Taitley Deavers, and Millie and Lincoln Sorrell and Logan, Landon, and Laylon Crumpton. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly.
Wynette was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert "T-Cap" Russell Ray; her father, Robert McDonald Scott; her mother, Mary Ruth Scott; her daughter, Linda Denise Hayes; her twin sister, Jeanette Scott Simpson and sister, Shirley Scott Wall; her granddaughter, Allyson Sorrell; her son-in-law, Terry "Toby" Hayes; and her half-brother, Charles Scott.
Those who knew Wynette will remember her as the epitome of loving, thoughtful, and generous. Her presence was a gift to all who had the privilege of knowing her, and her memory will be treasured in the hearts of her family and friends forever. Wynette's life was a testament to the power of love, the strength of faith, and the joy of giving. Her spirit will continue to inspire and guide us, just as the echo of her laughter will forever resonate in the places she graced.
Radney Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Wynette Scott Ray.
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