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Nancy Gray Obituary

NANCY S. GRAY Nancy S. "Gaynor" Gray, 73, of Emporia, Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at The House at Midland Care Topeka. She was born in Missouri on April 25, 1952. Nancy was the daughter of Paul and Oneta Gaynor. Nancy was raised in Ottawa and graduated from Ottawa High School in 1970. She went on to earn her Bachelor's and Master Degrees in Special Education K-12 from Kansas State University. Nancy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Larry R. Gray; her parents; multiple aunts and uncles; and her grandparents. Nancy had a happy personality and always maintained a positive attitude. Nancy's motto was, "A winner is someone who never quits on their dream." She always demonstrated great strength and perseverance. She will be deeply missed and will remain in the hearts of her family and countless friends forever... There will be service information at a later date. Memorial Contributions can be made to Freedom Hooves Therapeutic Riding Center, P.O. Box 782622, Wichita, KS 67278; Or online- https://fhtrc.org/donate.

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Published by Ottawa Herald from Jan. 8 to Jan. 14, 2026.

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MARITA ALABASTER

January 14, 2026

MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF NANCY GRAY . MANY FOND MEMORIES OF PLAYING TENNIS WITH NANCY AT BHCC IN THE 80S AND 90S
REST IN PEACE. A WINNER FOR SURE.

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