With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Louise Ida McCray, 75, of Greensboro, NC, formerly of Salters, SC, widow of the late Nathaniel McCray, who passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

Life Reflections

Louise Ida McCray, age 75 of Greensboro, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Louise, a beloved mother, left her family surrounded by her children, brother, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a host of other were in attendance. Louise touched the loves of many with her wisdom, humor, and unwavering dedication to helping others.

Born on August 8, 1951, in Salters, South Carolina Louise was the youngest sister of ten siblings. Over the course of her seventy-five years she was devoted to her family. Louise was a loving woman of resilience, kindness, grace, and steady presence left a permanent mark on everyone she came in contact with. Louises infectious smile and her wittiness always drew laughter. She loved having family and friends gatherings. Where she would always cook for them and tell jokes and dance. Louise is leaving behind a legacy of warmth and strength and a lifetime of cherished memories and a family she adored. Louise also enjoyed her soap operas and her kids knew not to call her between 12:30 P.M. and 2:00 P.M. because during those hours she was watching her stories.

Louise attended the public schools of Williamsburg County- Blakely Schools. She was a Housekeeper in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. While living in Greensboro, North Carolina she worked at the Hyatt Hotel. Also while residing in Greensboro, North Carolina, Louise had become famous around town for her perlo.

Louise was preceded in death by her parents, Tommy and Ada McCray; her daughter, Sharon Richardson; her siblings, Annie Mae, Thelma, and Robert McCray.

Louise is survived by her eight children, Derek White (Wendy) of Columbia, SC, Runett McCrea (James) of Greensboro, NC, Janice Cooper of Decatur, GA, Donald White (April) of Liberty, NC, Daran Richardson of High Point, NC, Grace Morrison of Greensboro, NC; two bonus children, Faye Brown and Bertram Williams; twenty-five grandchildren; thirty-six great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; four brothers, Clarence McCray, Wallace McCray (Agretta), Herbert McCray, Jerome McCray (Joanne); two sisters, Albertha Jackson and Dorothy Wilson (Henry); along with a close knit group of life long friends and family who loved her dearly.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.