Louise Ray Hall, 75, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2010.

Born in Macon Co., she was the daughter of the late John Mann Ray and Virginia West Ray. She was a clerk for many years at People’s Department Store. Louise was a member of First Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Edwin C. Hall of Franklin; two daughters, Sharon H. Oliver and husband Jerry of Fletcher, NC and Tammy H. Costello and husband Tim of Rochester, NY; a sister, Ailene R. Elliott of Charlotte, NC; a grandson, Ryan Oliver and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 29, in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Jim Dusek will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Retreat, 125 Hyatt Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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