MILDRED W. GRAY
July 31, 1927-Nov. 13, 2016
Mildred Williams Gray, 89, LaGrange, peacefully passed away Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016.
Mildred was born July 31, 1927, in Wayne County to the late Leon Williams and Agnes Chase Casey.
Mildred's husband of 66 years, Robert "Red" Gray, preceded her in death July 18, 2010.
She was also preceded in death by three children, Julia Gay, Jerry Gray and Eleanor Gray.
First and foremost to Mildred was her family. She was the consummate wife, mother and grandmother. Her life set an example for her family that will lead them all their lives. Mildred was a caring, loving parent and grandparent whose primary goal was the happiness and security of her family.
She was a longtime member of Walnut Creek Free Will Baptist Church. Mildred's faith in Jesus and concern for others was exhibited in all she did. She always put the needs of others ahead of her own needs.
Mildred lived a life of dedication to her family, friends and community.
A service to celebrate and honor Mildred's life will be held Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at 2 p.m. from Rouse Funeral Home, with the Rev. Tony McLamb and the Rev. George Futrelle officiating. Burial will follow in Gray Family Cemetery.
Mildred is survived by a son, Ronnie Gray and wife, Rachel; son-in-law, Bob Gay; eight grandchildren, Jason Ashley Gay, Jessica Gray Taylor, Kevin Hobbs Gray, Brooke Gray Kittrell, Melanie Gray Mays, Robbie Radford, Patrick Moore and Rob Moore; five great-grandchildren, Ainsley Taylor, Brynlee Taylor, Cheyenne Kittrell, Jaelyn Mays and Dakota Mays; and special family friends, Margie Holmes and Betty and Ben Rollins.
Family and friends will be received Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home of LaGrange.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com.
Memorials may be made to Walnut Creek Free Will Baptist Church, 138 N. Beston Road, LaGrange, N.C., 28551.
Arrangements are with Rouse Funeral Home of LaGrange.
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Published in Obituaries on November 15, 2016 10:00 AM