Born in Yancey County, NC on December 25, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Floyd William Ray and Ruth Lizzie Styles Ray.
Nola was a member of Riverside Baptist Church, where she held many positions over the years, including choir director. She loved the Lord and her family. She loved working in the yard and caring for her flowers. She volunteered for Christian Ministries for many years and enjoyed cooking for her family. She was best known for her creampuffs.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Kathy Renee Morrison (David); grandchildren, Roger Dale RD Pritchard (Melanie), Aaron Chandler (Meredith), and Peggy Sue Wright (James); great-grandchildren, Wesley, Emily, Cole, Maddison, and Collins; brother, Larry Frank Ray; sister, Thelma Grace Brite; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Nola was preceded in death by her husband, Harrison Eldrich Pritchard; son, Roger Harrison Pritchard; great-grandson, Graceson Dale Pritchard; brother, Robert Lee Ray; and sisters, Lorena Moses and Wilma Smith.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Riverside Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the church with Rev. Steven Boyles officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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I'm so sorry to hear of this, she was a wonderful lady. Always so kind and caring. I'm sure her and Bud with Betty are having a glorious time in Heaven, my thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
She loved those who didn't love her back. She gave to those who took advantage of her. She didn't care. She let people take her money, while she was on a fixed income. Only God can judge them. She was the best. One of a kind.
I think of Nola and smile and always will. I thank God for people like Nola that leave a song and a whistle while you work joy on my heart.
I loved Nola so much!! She was always so sweet! And those cream puffs.... 😊 She was such an inspiration and her love for our Lord always shown through her sweet smile. Prayers for the family