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Luisa Gray Obituary
After fleeing Spain at age nine in 1936, Mrs. Gray moved to America. She graduated from Choate College in Brookline, MA. She later moved to Raleigh and graduated from Peace College. Mrs. Gray worked with the D.H. Hill Library at NCSU for 40 years until age 80. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved her family. She enjoyed painting, collecting antiques and the Opera.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday October 6, 2008 at Aversboro Road Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
Mrs. Gray is survived by her son, Eddie Gray and his wife, Susan Gray of Raleigh; grandson, John Stanton Gray of Raleigh; grand daughter, Lisa Gray O'Brien and her husband, Patrick O'Brien of Apex; great grandson, Colin Gray O'Brien of Apex; cousin, Ester Castells; and her family of Mastoles, Spain; very special friends, Margaret Hunt, Carol Clark, Doretha Blaylock, Mary Ellen Brady and Bob Pollard; and her loving cat "Mimi".
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the S.P.C.A or to an animal haven of your choice.
Arrangements by National Cremation Service.
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Memories and Condolences
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Melissa Baldwin
October 17, 2008
We are very sorry for your loss. We are making a contribution to the Garner SPCA on behalf of ourselves (Shirley and Melissa) and the Rushings.
May peace by with you.
Al Pollard
October 6, 2008
Luisa was a wonderfully special lady and a special friend to my father. I will miss her and her humor greatly. My family will start the tradition Luisa shared with my Father of eating 12 grapes in one minute at midnight on New Years Eve. We might even peel them as she did.
Betty Vaughan
October 6, 2008
The Social Studies Dept at Garner High wish to extend our deepest sympathies to you, Eddie and Susan. We are so sorry for your loss.
Brenda Touchon & Family
October 6, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Ramona Lawson
October 6, 2008
Luisa was a transparent soul who was always her wonderful unique self. Over the many years I worked with Luisa, she brought joy to the workplace. After she retired, she kept in touch and always brought a laugh with her, even if it was a laugh at herself. I will miss her. My thoughts go out to her family and the group of friends who were especially dear to Luisa.
Cyretha Irving Knobloch
October 5, 2008
I was sadden to hear the news about Lusia. I remember visiting her many times at D.H. Hill when I would visit her colleagues. She would help me with my Spanish. I know her friends from the library will miss her dearly. I remember hearing about their last trip to Spain.
Regards,
Cyretha Irving Knobloch
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