Deborah Joyce Bray, 71, of McCullough, Alabama, gained her heavenly wings on April 17, 2026.

Deborah was born on December 9, 1954, to James "Jim" and Frances Louise Lowery.  She is the 2nd of 6 children.  In 1971, while in high school, she met the love of her life, Charles Bray, and in 1972, she graduated from Milton High School.  On December 15, 1972, she and Charles were married and spent 53 wonderful years together.  They traveled and spread the word of God through gospel music for many years.

She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Frances Lowery, and her sister Karen Lowery.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 53 years, Charles "Bo" Bray; her son, Randy (Annmarie) Bray; her daughter, Regina (Chad) Herlehy, and her beloved fur baby, Daisy.

She is also survived by her sisters, Patricia Kelley, Sandra (Gary) Brooks, Steve (Debbie) Lowery, and Mark (Paula) Lowery; and her caretaker of 4 years, Debra McMillian, who became her best friend and was like a sister to her.

Deborah also left behind 9 grandchildren, Brianna (Keaton) Gross, Christian (Genny) Herlehy, Paul Bray, Varon (Shiane) Bray, Graciann (Drew) Boatwright, Caleb (Vanessa) Herlehy, Gabriel Bray, Leianna Bray, Abbi Herlehy, and two great-grandchildren, Brooklynn Gross, Dakota Morgan Boatwright, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel in Atmore, Alabama, with Bro. Alton Lister, Bro. James Hughes and Bro. Andy Lolley officiating.  Interment will follow at New Home Cemetery in Poarch, Alabama.

Visitation will be held April 24, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m., at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, Alabama.

Active Pallbearers will be Varon, Paul, Gabriel, Chad, Justin B., Travis, Dewayne (Main), and Jeremy.

Honorary Pallbearers will be David, Troy, Scoot, Ken, Kyle, Kevin, Drew, Keaton, Mike, Justin K., and Tony.

"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."     Jeremiah 29:11

"O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.  Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods."  Psalms 95: 1-3

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."   Phillipians 4:13

"Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."  Deuteronomy 31:6