Mary Grey Boatwright

Mary Grey Boatwright

Mary Boatwright Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 8, 2025.
Ms. Mary Grey Boatwright, 93, of Beaufort SC, died Monday August 4, 2025..

She was born in Augusta GA on May 18, 1932.

She was the daughter of Purvis James Boatwright and Estella Louise Ferguson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, PJ Boatwright,Jr., and her sister, Walton Boatwright Horton.

She is survived by a sister, Carolyn Mullen of Houston TX and many nieces and nephews.

Mary Grey attended St. Catherine's School in Richmond VA. She worked for the IRS for many years. When she retired she moved to Beaufort to enjoy her retirement playing golf and bridge. She was also active in her church, St. Helenas Episcopal in Beaufort.

Mary Grey was special to all of her nieces and nephews. She spent a lot of time with them throughout her years. She was very much a lady and always perfectly dressed and gracious.

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