Ray Patsy Koontz

Ray Patsy Renay Peatross Koontz, 82, of High Point, passed into eternal life September 15, 2025, at her home.

She was born August 4, 1943, to the late William Thomas Peatross and the late Dorothy Ray Peatross. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Norman Scott Peatross.

A very spirit-filled person, a person always looking for those in need; she was known as a great wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Her smile was very beautiful; you were lucky to know her.

Ray graduated from High Point High School in 1961. She also graduated from GTCC with a Graphic Arts degree and from East Carolina University with a BS in Nursing. She worked in both fields.

She is survived by her husband Jerry Koontz, whom she was married to for 56 years; son, Ted Koontz and wife Mitzi; daughter, Mary Gillis and husband Jonathan; granddaughters, Hannah Robertson and husband Murray, Salem Gillis, Mya Koontz, Charlotte Gillis, and Palah Gillis; and great grandson, Duncan Robertson.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Friday, September 26, 2025, at Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family will visit with friends following the service.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Mt. Pleasant Church; 6516 Old Greensboro Rd, Thomasville, NC 27360, or Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Dr., High Point, NC 27262, or to the charity of your choice.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point, is in charge of the arrangements.