Joncilee "Joncie" Ray Davis

Joncilee “Joncie” Ray Davis, 90, of Leicester, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

A native of Yancey Co., Joncilee was the daughter of the late Frank Logan and Ruth Renee Ray. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Harold Lee “Smokey” Davis; and siblings, Inez Ray, Gertrude Stone, Joyce Parham, Addison Ray, Frankie Self, Atlas Presley, Edith Yelton, Walter Ray, and Lucille Powell.

She is survived by her sister, Elsie Huff; brother, Bobby Ray (Connie); son, Kenneth Davis (Beckie), of Mills River; daughter, Jeanne Morgan (Ricky), of Leicester; grandchildren, Vicky Smith (Daniel), Brandon Morgan (Kelly), Amanda Workman (Bill) and Austin Davis (Kailey); and seven great-grandchildren, Jansen Morgan, Ella Smith, Leo Smith, Josh Morgan, Jake Morgan, Eden Smith, and Dansby Davis.

She was a longtime member of Beulah Baptist Church, where she also taught Sunday School and served on the food committee. She loved tending to her garden growing both vegetables and flowers. Her smile and infectious laugh will never be forgotten.

Her family will receive friends beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at noon with Pastor Ricky Wolfe officiating. Burial will then take place in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, her family asks that memorials be made to Beulah Baptist Church, c/o Marlene Weaver, 373 N. Turkey Creek Rd., Leicester, NC 28748.

Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.