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Fredericksburg, VA - Pat Lewis Gray passed away July 3, 2021, in Fredericksburg, Virginia following a courageous battle with brain cancer. A wonderful daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and teacher, her final days were spent surrounded by her loved ones.
Funeral services will be held July 23, 10:00am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Okarche, with burial at Holy Trinity Cemetery.
Pat was born in Oklahoma City to Rose Marie (Schwarz) and Laton S. Lewis on January 15, 1952. She was a graduate of Piedmont High School; and the University of Central Oklahoma with degrees in Home Economics, Physical Education, and Master's Degree in Education.
Pat was a dedicated educator for over 35 years, touching the lives of countless students and colleagues at Piedmont Schools; Bethany High School; Cunningham High School, KS; St. Albans Episcopal School, Arlington, TX; St. Peter's Episcopal School, San Pedro, CA; and George Washington High School, Denver, CO.
After retiring from teaching, she devoted her talents to volunteer work, receiving honors for thousands of hours of volunteer service at Mercy Hospital, Oklahoma City; Azle Hospital, TX; and Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, VA.
Pat is preceded in death by her parents Rose and Laton, brother Robert, and sister Joyce.
Pat is survived by her husband Paul, Fredericksburg, VA; daughters Kelly Gray Koren, MD (David), Lorton, VA, and Lara Beth, Fredericksburg; VA; sister Karlyn Stricklen, Fort Smith, AR, and grandchildren Caitlin and Christopher Koren, Lorton, VA.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the following organizations:
Glioblastoma Foundation, P.O. Box 62066, Durham, NC 27715, glioblastomafoundation.org
Professional Oklahoma Educators Foundation, P.O. Box 713, Norman, OK 73070, https://professionaloklahomaeducators.org/foundation/
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Alva R. Windham
July 2, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Alva R. Windham
July 2, 2023
What a beautiful Lady, who is surely missed.
Angela Stallcup Weathers
August 2, 2021
I´m so sorry to hear of Mrs. Grays passing. She encouraged my interest in cooking and sewing, and pushed me to do what was out of my comfort zone. When i was ready to quit basketball, she wouldn´t let me! So thankful to have had several years with her at Bethany High.
My most sincere condolences, love and prayers. Thank you for sharing Mrs. Gray!
Julia August
August 2, 2021
So very sorry to hear this. Mrs. Gray played a big part during a bumpy part of my teenage life. I had the privilege of staying with her and the girls for most of a year while Paul was away. Many good memories including tping another teacher´s house. Rest In Peace, Pat. You are amazing.
Ginger Tinney
July 19, 2021
I am deeply sad to hear of the passing of Pat. Our prayers are with her dear family.
Philip and Tammy Nicklas
July 11, 2021
Pat was always so nice to me when I married into the family. We are so sorry to hear of her passing Paul. We´re praying for you, your daughters and grandchildren.
May she rest in eternal heavenly peace.
Sincerely,
Philip and Tammy Nicklas
Mary Kay Huggard
July 9, 2021
My heart goes out to the family at this difficult time. Pat was a great friend to me while going to high school We had many sleep overs and shared our love for basketball. I know she has touched many lives!!!
Alva Windham
July 9, 2021
This beautiful Lady will surely be missed by all. With deepest sympathy. Alva
Don and Pam Cosby
July 8, 2021
Paul, we are so sorry to hear about your loss of Pat. She was a dear, sweet and loving lady. Our LifeGroup sends their love and prayers during this difficult time. May you feel the presence of the Lord holding you tight.
Judy Robinson
July 8, 2021
My dear sister-in-law Pat was one of the kindest people. We loved her dearly and we will truly miss her. God rest her soul. Prayers continue for my brother Paul and my nieces Kelly and Lora.
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