Jayne Bray

Jayne Bray passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her bedside. Jayne was born to Fred and Gwen Stone at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She attended Woodlawn High School and the University of Maryland. It was after her education that Jayne's journey led her to Brigantine, New Jersey, where she would set roots and start her family. In the mid 1970's, during the rise of the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City, Jayne joined the organization as a Hostess. She would later become Chairman of the Press Committee and eventually, President of the Board of Directors, 1994-1997. Jayne is survived by her two sons, Ryan (Heidi) and Michael (Kimberly); her sister, Ellen Kallins; as well as her grandchildren, Dylan (age 12), Jocelyn (9), Briar (4) and Brinley (1). No one was more special than her devoted caretaker of 17 years, Gana Batnasunova, affectionately named "Gaga" by Jayne's grandchildren. Jayne's grandchildren were the center of her life. She was frequently seen on the sidelines of Dylan's soccer games, in the front row for Jocelyn's recitals, swimming in the pool with Briar, taking Brinley for scooter rides, or having a movie night in bed with all four of her grandchildren. Jayne loved nothing more than being surrounded by family and friends. Jayne leaves us with many beautiful stories, and a legacy of kindness, compassion, and gratitude, especially through her service as a member of the Charity League. As her friends will attest, Jayne was a deep listener, and she happily gave the gift of attention to everyone who had the good fortune to be in her presence. In 1990, a life changing diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) would quickly become a central theme to Jayne's story. This required the full support of her family and friends. For 32 years, she navigated the challenges of each stage of this neurological disease with perseverance and grace. With Jayne as our inspiration, THE RIGHT NOTES (South Jersey's Fight against MS) was born where we have been able to make a positive impact on the more than 400 people living with MS in Atlantic and Cape May Counties. Because of Jayne, we have been touched by Grace. And, in Jayne's honor, we will keep going. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Jayne's Life Celebration Funeral Service on Monday July 11, 2022 at 4:00pm at Linwood Country Club, 500 Shore Road, Linwood, NJ 08221. A visitation will be held at Linwood Country Club from 2:00pm until time of service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to THE RIGHT NOTES, a community fundraiser on September 22, 2022, benefiting The National Multiple Sclerosis Society: http://nationalMSsociety.org/therightnotes. To leave condolences, pay respects, or share a special memory of Jayne, visit www.jeffriesandkeates.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Jeffries and Keates Funeral Home (609-646-3400).