Brenda Kay Ray

Brenda Ray passed away December 31, 2025, at Longview Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 5, 1946, in Gilmer, Texas, daughter of Ray and Coy Gaston. The family is deeply saddened by her death.

Brenda was predeceased by her husband, W.V. (Valton) Ray, her parents, J.R. (Ray) and Coy Lou Sanders Gaston, as well as her brother, James Bobby Gaston.

Those who knew Brenda will remember her for her bright smile and joyous laughter, her commitment to her family, her giving nature and her adventurous soul. She held a variety of jobs throughout her life which led her to be knowledgeable in a broad range of subjects. Brenda was the devoted partner of her husband, standing by him in ill health and accompanying him on fun-filled trips across the United States. She loved celebrations and held many parties and get-togethers for family and friends. The dedicated daughter of Ray and Coy, she was never far from them. After her father’s passing, Brenda was the constant companion for her mother, Coy. Her children were fortunate to have such a loving, intelligent, generous woman to call “Mom”, “Grandma Brenda” and “GiGi”. She was a member of Enon Baptist Church for many years and after her husband’s passing, a member of Rosewood Baptist Church.

Her memory lives on through her daughter, Natalie Hendricks Pitt, her grandchildren, David Blake Brown and Audrey Raye Brown and her great-granddaughter, Katherine Elizabeth Brown. She also leaves many other family members and friends who will profoundly miss her.