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Nita McCRAY Obituary

McCRAY Nita Sweeny, 78, widow of Earl Thomas McCray, passed away Tue, May 31, 2011. Born in Lexington, she was the daughter of the late Carl Madison Sweeny and Okla Tilghman Sweeny. She was the owner of All Star Trophy and Screen Engraving as well as a former deacon of the Arlington Christian Church. She was an avid part of the election system here in Lexington, and was also a Kentucky Colonel. Survivors include one daughter; Leigh (Greg) Pence, two sons; Danny McCray, and Earl Thomas McCray II, three grandchildren; Amanda (Patrick) Vanderpool, Melissa McCray, Ryan McCray, one brother; Carl Madison (Diane) Sweeny, one sister; Carol Jean (Freddy) Sewell, two step-grandchildren; Jeff Pence, and Fabiana A. Pence, and one step-greatgrandchild; Natalie Pence. She is preceded in death by a daughter-in-law; Suzanne T. McCray. Services will be held Fri at 12pm at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home on Harrodsburg Rd. Burial will follow at Blue Grass Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Fri from 11am-12pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society 1504 College Way Lexington, KY 40502.

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Jun. 2, 2011.

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Mary Napier

June 13, 2011

Leigh, I was sorry to hear of your mother's death. I was out of town at the time and didn't hear until yesterday.

Are you aware of Mrs. Whitlock's death. She was near her 88th birthday and just had all of the problems usually associated with age. I visited her often in the place she stayed. She got to where she hardly knew me.

Now for the death that shocked me. Terry (whitlock) also died. She had an unusual cancer that is very hard to detect. She wore a mask at her mother's funeral and a mutual friend told me about her cancer.

That leaves just Kim and Jenny and their children in that family. All three older boys had already died in automobile accidents a good while back.

I know this is not where you usually put all of this gossip but I didn't know how to reach you and thought you would be interested in Eilene and Terry.

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KATHY HILL

June 3, 2011

PLEASE ACCEPT MY CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR LOSS.


KATHY HILL AND FAMILY

Dana Troy

June 3, 2011

Leigh, Danny, Ryan...we are so sorry to hear about your mother (grandmother). Nita was always such a sweet lady. Our prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Dana and Alex Troy

June 3, 2011

Leigh and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Nita was so good to all of us all those years. I won't beable to attend but wanted you to know you guys are in my thoughts and prayers. Nita and Red and yourself have provided a lot of great memories for a lot of people. God Bless you all.
Robin (Tabscott) Boston Indianapolis, IN

Bill Williams

June 3, 2011

Leigh,Tommy,Danny so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I'll be remembering her and you all in my thoughts and prayers.

RICK DEDMAN

June 2, 2011

TOMMY,LEIGH,DANNY MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU GUYES I LOVED NITA ,SHE WAS ALWAYS GOOD TO ME. THE FAMILY IS IN MY PRAYERS.

Kellie Sanford

June 2, 2011

Leigh I'm so sorry to hear about Nita, we all loved her. She was so wonderful to us. I do know the pain you are in and my prayers go out to you. May God bless you and your family. Love Kellie

Marla Carroll (Jackson)

June 2, 2011

Leigh, Tommy and Danny,

I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Pam and I lost dad in January and understand what you are going through. I won't be able to attend the funeral but want you to know you are in my prayers.

Pam Brown

June 2, 2011

For many years Nita was like a second mother to me. She made the best pimento cheese in Lexington! Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,

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