Esther McRae, a native of Raeford for most of her life, died Sunday, September 22, 2024, and was called to her rest while residing in St. Peters, Missouri where she lived with family, at the age of 94.
She was born September 2, 1930.
She was the wife of the Late James Walter McRae Sr. and mother of eight children: Alice Stewart, the late Carrie Purcell; James McRae Jr., Beatrice Ray, Gloria Stephen, Leo McRae, Larry McRae and Debra McRae.
Her remains are entrusted with Buie Funeral Home located at 543 Vass Rd in Raeford where family will receive visitations from 2-5 p.m. Friday, October 4, 2024.
Going home services will be held at noon Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Freedom Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. Immediately after the interment, a repast will be held in the Church's Fellowship Hall for family and friends.