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Cynthia M. Gray
1951 - 2018
Cynthia M. Gray
1951 - 2018
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Cynthia Gray Obituary
Staunton - Cynthia Ann (Marks) Gray, 66, of Staunton, Virginia entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 19, 2018 at Augusta Health in Fishersville, Virginia.
She was born on May 29, 1951 in Wise, North Carolina to the late Isaiah, Sr. and Dollie Ann (Palmer) Marks.
She received her Master's Degrees from Lynchburg College and the University of Virginia.
She retired from Robert E. Lee High School with over 20 years of service as an Assistant Principle and was a Driver's Education Instructor for Butler Driving School in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She was also a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
Cynthia joined Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Mason, North Carolina at an early age. After relocating to Staunton, Virginia she became a member and Chairman of the Deacon Board at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Her parents preceded her in death.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Willie Gray, Sr.; one daughter, Tonya Marks; one son, Willie Gray, Jr.; two grandchildren, Shaunikia and Elijah Marks; one brother, Isaac Marks, Jr. (Jackie); devoted friend, Lucia B. Coleman; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at Memorial Baptist Church, 224 Taylor Street in Staunton, Virginia on Monday, February 26, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. Public viewing will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at 1:00 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Mason, North Carolina on Tuesday, February 27, 2018.
Professional services provided by the Kenneth L. Jones Funeral Home (540) 886-2601.
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Elijah Marks
May 28, 2025
I graduate tomorrow on your birthday. Miss you everyday
Elijah Marks
October 4, 2018
my grandma was a strong fighting person
Deborah Timberlake
September 22, 2018
Thinking of you today and remembering your words of encouragement and your strength. You will forever soar in my heart. Blessings to your family and friends.
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Pamela ( Rev. Oliver) Howell-Banks
March 5, 2018
Praying your healing as you go through your grieving . I remember Cynthia from North Warren. She was always a joy and down to earth. May she Rest In Peace! May your memories be on going until the Lord calls you home to be reunited!
We will continue to pray for you!
Sandra Michael
February 27, 2018
Mrs Gary u. Will be miss I remember when. I was school I use to. Mrs Gary good.morning she will. Be.miss rest in peace my dear friend
Kim (Click) Clark
February 26, 2018
Tree and JR, I am so sorry to learn of Cynthia's passing. Blessings to heal and comfort you both.
Addie H White
February 26, 2018
Saddened to hear of Cynthia's passing. Condolences to the family.
Ms Angela L Vann
February 26, 2018
Hello! Cynthia Marks Gray was: "every woman!" Honest. Funny. Smart. Talented. Accomplished. You name it, she was it. Moreover; if you named it, she (or someone she knew) did it or got it done! I salute you, Ms. Gray! Take hope, confidence and courage in that she lived well! God bless 'ya! Shalom! ALV
CD Timberlake
February 26, 2018
"To the Family of Cynthia Gray. Words could never convey what my heart feels during this time of heartbreak and sadness. God always knows what's best even when our hearts don't. The many memories you now must hold dear and know that Cynthia will forever live in the hearts of all who loved her."
C. Deborah Timberlake and Family
Agatha Coleman
February 26, 2018
To the Family with heartfelt sympathy. I will always have special memories of Cynthia. She was a "One-of-a-kind" friend and will be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Doris Moore
February 26, 2018
The Moore/Blackmon family would like to offer our sincerest condolences to the Gray family. Cynthia was a powerful force and will be greatly missed by all. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Doris Moore, David and Anya Blackmon
Melody Wilson & Family
February 25, 2018
To the family with sincere sympathy. Cynthia will truly be missed but not forotten. I will remember how she was such a big help when my children were students at Lee High, and not to mention what a good neighbor her & Willie was. It was a pleasure to have known her. Rest in Peace my friend
Pastor Michael & Minister Rhonda Turner
February 25, 2018
We will truly miss our Deacon Cynthia. No one will ever replace this awesome woman of God. She was a leader and delegator par excellence. To her family and friends, we say: "Be not dismayed whate'er betide, God will take care of you."
Tampa Stuart
February 25, 2018
May your hearts be filled with great memories of a life that touched so many people. Cynthia was a great inspiration to me and a life well lived.
In my prayers.
Jenny Bolt
February 25, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of Cynthia's passing. She was certainly a force to reckon with and I was happy to be her friend. I learned a lot from working with her all those years at Lee. Thinking of the entire Gray family at this difficult time -
Becky Gillespie
February 25, 2018
Ao sorry for the family loss! Mrs. Gray was a great coach, teacher and mentor to me and many other at Nelson County High School. She will be greatly missed. The family is in my thoughts and my prayers!
Leslie Alexander-Simpson
February 25, 2018
My condolences to the Gray family, continued prayers for you at this time. I love you. To My Coach and Mentor you were truly a blessing to me. I will never forget what you and Mr. Gray did for me. I'm so grateful to have had you in my life and I Thank You.
Love you Coach Gray.
James and Carolyn Jone
February 25, 2018
Cynthia (Puddin) was an encouraging, fun-loving person. She will be missed. Deepest sympathy to the family.
Denise Southwick
February 25, 2018
It was always an adventure working with you at Lee High. You will be missed.
Mike and Sharon Radoiu
February 25, 2018
Our prayers are with Ms Gray and her family.
Charles Talley
February 25, 2018
I remember the laughter and singing of our dear Cynthia.
Harry Gray
February 24, 2018
Rest on my sister!
Tammy McCray
February 24, 2018
My condolences to the family.
Tammy Lovelace McCray
Nelson County Middle School
Tommy & Olive Sheffey
February 24, 2018
My family's thoughts and prayers are with Your family. May our Almighty God carry each of you in the psalm of His loving hands through the pain of loosing dear Cynthia. May she Rest In Peace in one of God's many mansions.
Sonja Waters
February 24, 2018
To the family you have my sympathy.
Sonja and Terry Waters
Ann Toliver
February 23, 2018
To Cynthia's family, friends, and loved ones I offer my sincere sympathy for the loss of this amazing woman. Cynthia was one-of-a-kind and she never met a stranger in her lifetime. She was very observant and great at delegating in a way that got things done. She never pretended she didn't see you when out in the community, always happy to see you. Her voice, her laugh, and even her antics were remarkable and so we will each remember her in our hearts, and our memories will come with smiles. If I could say one thing about Cynthia Gray, it would be that she was always honest and true to herself, at all times, in any company. Willie, JR, Tonya, Shenika, and Elijah may God comfort you as only He can.
Sherman & Sandy Saunders
February 23, 2018
So sorry to hear of Cynthia's passing. She was a Dear and True Family Friend (Lonnie, OLIVIA, and PHILIP.
Rachel Curtis
February 23, 2018
Sorry about your lost love one. I went to R.E.Lee and she was there she was a very sweet lady I will miss her. My mom Terry Crawford said she will miss her too
February 23, 2018
We were sad to hear of you passing. We remember very fondly visiting you and Willie at your house in Lovingston . You referred to us as "the elephant and the ant" because Eric was so much taller. We still have the picture that you took of us there. Rest in Paradise.
Eric and Edith Cabbell
Allen Crawley
February 23, 2018
Pastor A.T. and Audrey Crawley send our thoughts and prayers to the Gray family.
Tim and Vicki Crawford
February 23, 2018
So sorry to here about Cynthia's passing. Condolences to our friend Willie and to the entire Marks Gray family.
Jerry Bell
February 23, 2018
To the family my prayer are and always will with be with you no body but God .
Debra Pride
February 23, 2018
My sincere condolences to The Gray family. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal!
Sarah Crenshaw
February 23, 2018
Special prayers to your family on the loss of your wife and mother. Mrs. Gray was a nice person who tried to help students in the school system as much as she could and who continued to try and help others as she continued her walk in the Lord.
Valerie Gray
February 23, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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