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Betty Gray Obituary
Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed into the arms of our Lord on October 8, 2012 at 9:20 PM after a 10 year courageous battle with Parkinson. Betty was born to Julia and Robert E. Wight on November 6, 1933 in Somerville, Texas. She grew up in San Antonio and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1950. On November 17, 1951 she married her high school sweetheart Edward Gray and would have celebrated 61 wonderful years of marriage this November.
Betty retired from Kelly AFB in 1993 with 26 years of service. After she and Ed retired they traveled the United States, Canada and Mexico with their dear friends Jo and Paul LeBleu. Betty and Jo were avid shoppers, the shop till you drop type. She enjoyed all kinds of crafts; her favorite was making costume jewelry. She was a country music fan; Branson, Missouri and Nashville, Tennessee were favorite places to visit. Betty was a great wife, mom and grandmother and enjoyed her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Robert Jr. and grand daughter Shawna Gray. She is survived by her husband Ed Gray, sons Edward C. (Sam) Gray Jr. wife Geralyn (Gerri), Robert D. Gray wife Cheryl, Randy C. Gray wife Casey, grand children Kyle Gray (girlfriend, Kaci Wilson), Megan Gray, Chance Gray and Lexi Gray.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of the Odyssey Hospice House for their kindness and care of Betty and the family during this difficult time.
Visitation will be held at Sunset Funeral Home, Friday, October 12, 2012 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 13, 2012, at 2:00 pm in the Sunset Chapel with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Parkinson Research Foundation, www.michaeljfox.org or a charity of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Betty Gray
Scott Miller
October 20, 2012
Betty was one of the family favorites -- all the aunts and uncles just loved Betty. She was always the life of the party and she always made us laugh, just like her late brother Bobbie. I'll never forget her laugh, her sweet smile and beautiful eyes. She was always so kind and friendly to everyone - she was one of those people that everyone likes. To Randy, Bobby, Sam - I last saw your Mom at my own Mother's funeral and although I was sad at the time, she told me how much she loved my Mom and she made me feel much better that day. Although she was wheelchair-bound when I last saw her, she still had that sweet personality that everyone loved. Stay close to your Dad and just know that she is in a better place and we'll all see her again someday. I can only tell you that in time, the worst feelings of loss pass in time. May God be with you all in this time of sorrow.
Donna & Rick Hill
October 14, 2012
Edward,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry that we could not make Betty's service. We also pray for your health.
Donna and Rick
Paul Le Bleu
October 14, 2012
Ed, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Please accept my sympathy.
Paul Le Bleu
terry frischmuth
October 12, 2012
randy,
very sorry to read of your mothers passing..we just did the same a with my mom a few months ago...my prayers are with you and casey and your family
god bless
October 12, 2012
Randy,
I was so sorry to read of your mothers passing. I know it does not seem how old we are when we lose them it still hurts as though we were young...I just lost my mom a few months ago...still griveing..my prayers are with you and casey and your family
terry frischmuth
Mom & Dad
Randy Gray
October 11, 2012
Mom and Chance
Randy Gray
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Mom, Chance and Lexi
Randy Gray
October 11, 2012
The whole bunch
Randy Gray
October 11, 2012
Grandma, Grandpa, Kyle and Megan
Randy Gray
October 11, 2012
Uncle Bobby, Dad, Mom and Grandma Julia
Randy Gray
October 11, 2012
Grandma & Chance
Randy Gray
October 11, 2012
Grandpa and Chance
Randy Gray
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Megan & Lexi
Randy Gray
October 11, 2012
Grandma, Grandpa % Megan
Randy Gray
October 11, 2012
Mom & chance
Randy Gray
October 11, 2012
Mom, Dad & Chance
Randy Gray
October 11, 2012
Grandma, Kyle and Megan
Randy Gray
October 11, 2012
All of the Grandkids -again
Randy Gray
October 11, 2012
All of the Grandkids
Randy Gray
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Grandma & Batman
Randy Gray
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Happy Grandparents Day
Randy Gray
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Happy Grandparents Day - Mom and Megan
Randy Gray
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Chance's 2nd Birthday
Randy Gray
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Mom
Randy Gray
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Chance's Arrival
Randy Gray
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Sammy's family
Randy Gray
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Trick or Treat - Mom and Chance
Randy Gray
October 11, 2012
Mom & Dad
Randy Gray
October 11, 2012
Thanksgiving
Randy Gray
October 11, 2012
Mom and Dad
Randy Gray
October 11, 2012
The Grandkids
Randy Gray
October 11, 2012
Chance and Lexi
Randy Gray
October 11, 2012
Grandma & Chance
Randy Gray
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Mom
Randy Gray
October 11, 2012
50th Aniversary
Gray Randy
October 11, 2012
Kellie Lipps
October 11, 2012
Theres now another angle in heaven. My thoughts and prayer are with Randy, Casey and your whole family . Love you guys .
David Samaniego
October 11, 2012
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” –Psalm 91:1-2
Charles Smith
October 9, 2012
Ed,
May God's love be with you in your time of need.
Charlie Smith
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