Austin, Texas
1931 - 2014
GRAY, Dr. Mady OenDr, Mady Oen Gray passed away peacefully in her home February 25, 2014. Dr. Gray was born in Salatiga, Indonesia to Oen Tjoen Hap and Ong Kiem Nio Betsy on July 9, 1931. After receiving her B.A. from the University of Indonesia, she came to the United States in 1957 on a full...
Read MoreIndeed she was like a mother to me. I was only 18, felt lonely and confused, till she took me into her arms. I still remember her warmth and kind smile.
My deepest condolences to the family, especially Kim who was also very kind to me and treated me like a sister. Miss you both.
Mako M.
April 04, 2017 | Tokyo
Dr. Gray cared greatly about her students, teachers, and colleagues and her commitment to encouraging and nurturing them was evident in everything she did. The family-run school she created with Kim served the needs of hundreds of international students who will forever owe much of their success to the good English language foundation provided by IELS. I am deeply saddened by her passing.
Aaon Ostrom
May 29, 2016 | Los Angeles, CA
Thought the short time I knew you, everything I learned at IELS has been with me during tha last 23 years of my life. I became an English teacher myself. I give the dear teacher Kim my condolences. Dr Gray was really an inspiration. You both were a great influence. God is with you.
A Davila
March 25, 2015 | TX
Mama Gray, I will miss you. Thank you for being a second mom to me as I am sure you were to many others. Your spirit will live in my heart. I look forward for our paths crossing again. My sincere condolences to the family. I will remember the fond love she had for Jacob. I am sure she is watching over all you.
C Kimbrough
September 17, 2014
She touched my heart in so many ways. You will always be in my thoughts. So thankful for the time I was aloud to spend with this wonderful woman whom I admire since our first meeting in 1992.
Sandy K.
July 21, 2014 | München
Dear Kim, Hap and Zachary, I want to tell you how sorry we are about your mom and grandmother. We've been praying for you and will continue to do so. We hope you will look to our Lord for comfort. Love you. Steve and Jana Bloxham
Steve, Jana Bloxham
March 16, 2014 | Pinedale, WY
May God bless you Kim and Hap, and may Him comfort your hearts. Dr Gray was a great person and she will always be remembered for all of her students!
Eloisa Victor
March 10, 2014 | São Paulo Brazil
Mady was such a good person...I will remember her with great fondness. Jim considered her a close friend. Always a smile and a positive thought through any problem! Take care of yourselves.
Sherilyn Howze
Victoria,Texas
March 03, 2014
Dear Tante Mady, I will miss you so!
Dear Kim & Hap,
I will always remember your mother's kindness and support from the moment I stepped off the plane in Austin 32 years ago until the last time I saw her at lunch with my mom & dad in Austin. She indeed had a big heart!
She was also a brave and spunky lady, an inspiration.
I remember my first visit to the first IELS office off Mopac, in awe of the courage it took for her to pull it off and so proud of her. She loved...
March 02, 2014