Gail Ray Harrelson

November 28, 1946 - July 28, 2020

Conway..... Gail Ray Harrelson, age 73, wife of Ben Harrelson passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Mrs. Harrelson was born in Conway, a daughter of the late Faxon G. and Willa Mae Garrell Ray. She was originally from Tabor City, NC and graduated from Tabor City High School in 1965. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Conway, where she was a past youth worker, GA leader, Sunday School Teacher, and Praise Team member in the Contemporary Service. Mrs. Harrelson was a member of the Sisters in the Son Bible Study, The Psalms Sunday School class, and was a member of the BALL Club. She was a member of the sewing ministry, served on the flower committee, and was a former Chancel Choir Member. She was a member and former President of the Pilot Club of Conway and was a member of the Iris Garden Club. Mrs. Harrelson retired from the Horry County Treasurer’s Office after 28 years of service. Surviving in addition to her husband of Conway are: two sons, Scott Harrelson (Jenni) of Conway and Chad Harrelson of St. Petersburg, FL; five grandchildren, Hammond, Olivia, Olivia Dale, Zack, and Jordan (Heather); five great grandchildren, Keegan, Claire, Parker, Nora, and Leitha; and three sisters, Gloria Buffkin, Cheryl Umbaugh (John), and Dawn Player (Mark), all of Tabor City, NC; a special niece and nephew, Heather and Chase; and many other family members who loved her dearly. Due to the Covid 19 virus, services will be live streamed at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 1, 2020 via First Baptist Church Facebook page. Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church, 603 Elm Street, Conway, SC 29526 Sign an online guestbook at www.goldfinchfunerealhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.