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Eileen Gray Obituary
Newark - A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Eileen Mildred Gray, 89, of Newark, will be held at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, 10:30 A.M., Thursday, May 16, 2019, with Fr. Homer Blubaugh as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Eileen, a lifelong parishioner of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, died at home with her family by her side on Saturday, May 11, 2019. She was born in Newark, Ohio on March 12, 1930, to the late Frank and Elenora (Meiser) Rauch.
Growing up and working on the family farm, Eileen learned to love the outdoors. She enjoyed fishing, was an avid gardener, and liked to play euchre and watch baseball. Eileen especially enjoyed the time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, attending their many school and sporting events, including the many days spent at Mound City Little League. Before retiring, Eileen worked at Owens Corning, and was also a server at Watts and the former Ritchey's restaurants.
Eileen is survived by her children, Phyllis Keaser, Diane Bryan, Paula Music, and Jeff Gray; 15 grandchildren, Chris, Mariah, Paul, Melissa, Tiffanie, Jay, Cassandra, Aaron, John, Matthew, Drew, Justin, Meghan, Michael, Jacob; 15 great-grandchildren, Hailey, Hannah, Caleb, Shawn, Christopher, Kaiden, Chassidy, Adysen, Ashtyn, Madison, Payten, Kolton, Sean, Ava, and Brycen; sister, Elenora Pape; sisters-in-law, Goldie Rauch and Mary Rauch; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Eileen was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Gray; siblings, Frank (Thelma) Rauch, Glenn Rauch, Howard Rauch, Mary (Howard) Wright, Eloise (Lester) Foster, Clara (Henry) Bode, Katherine (Jim) Kissell, Ruth (Paul) Painter; and brother-in-law, Harold Pape.
Friends and family may call at the REED-EGAN FUNERAL HOME, 141 Green Wave Drive, Newark, 5-8 P.M., Wednesday, May 15, 2019, where a Vigil Service will be held at 7:30 P.M.
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Jeffery
June 14, 2025
Mother, best friend confidant. You will always be cherished and missed
Love you
May 24, 2019
So sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and comfort from God. "He will make firm, He will make you strong, He will firmly ground you". 1Peter 5:10
Jim Cross
May 15, 2019
She was a great lady with a work ethic like no one I have seen before. I did not appreciate her work ethic when I was growing up but looking back it was impressive. She loved her family and would do anything for them and they loved her. I am so sorry this happened, I lost my dear mom a few months ago and I know how hard this is. She can now relax and enjoy her baseball games and Miller High Life without interruptions. RIP
Linda Gause
May 14, 2019
So very sorry Gray family. She was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever met! Always a kind word and smile whenever I saw her. Rest in God's loving arms now Eileen.
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vickie morin
May 14, 2019
Phyllis, we were so sorry to hear of your moms passing, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers,love Vickie Rod and Beady.
Wiley andSue Taylor
May 14, 2019
We are so sad to learn of Eileen's passing. She has always been special to us. She helped Mom and Dad so very much, and Bob and I always loved her and the stories she shared. Wiley and I are sorry that we cannot come for the services, but know that our thoughts, love, and warm hugs are with you.
Love,
Wiley and Sue
Debby Kirk
May 14, 2019
Phyllis and Family
So sorry for your loss. Your mom was a great lady.
Debby Kirk
May 14, 2019
Please accept my deepest condolence, May you find comfort in the many memories you shared along with the wonderful hope, promised at Isa 26:19.
Neil Butt
May 13, 2019
I will see again someday god bless
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