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1938
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2018
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Geneva Gray Obituary
- - On Saturday, February 10, 2018 Geneva R. Gray was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
She was born Geneva Robinson on Friday, March 18, 1938 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late William and Selener Robinson. She is the second youngest of 16 children.
On February 5, 1955, she married the late William Edward Gray, Sr., together they had 6 children. Geneva was a 26 year employee for the New York State Department of Mental Hygiene, Hudson River Psychiatric Center as a Therapy Aide until she retired in 1991.
She is survived by 5 of her children; Yolanda Gray of Bonaire, GA, Edwina Wright (Charles) of Kannapolis, NC; William Gray Jr. (Edwina) of Poughkeepsie, NY; Carla Bowen (Norman) of Poughkeepsie, NY; and Randy Gray (Iska) of Elgin, TX; son-in-law, Lloyd of Poughkeepsie, New York. 5 in-laws, over 30 grandchildren and a growing number of great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her, husband William Edward Gray, Sr.; daughter, Angela D. Cotton, 15 siblings and several-in-laws.
Mrs. Gray will repose 10:00-11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Beulah Baptist Church, 92 Catherine Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Going Home services 11:00 a.m. at the church, Rev. Jesse V. Bottoms Jr., Pastor; Minister William L. Jones, Officiating. Interment at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Professional services entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Home, 43 Fairview Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. "Committed To Being The Very Best". Call us anytime 452-2894 or 452-6143. Condolences may be left at
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The Williams Family, We'll miss our Aunt Geneva so much!
Angela Manning
March 25, 2018
Stephanie Stevenson
February 21, 2018
I express condolences from my parents and me to the entire Gray Family from the Blanks's. This evening I had a great conversation with my mom Janice as she reflected on her friendship with Miss Geneva. She remarked how they bowled together, and took a cruise together. It was nice to see the smile on her face as she recalled happy times with her friend and said a silent goodbye. You will be comforted by love and memories.Stephanie Blanks Stevenson
Elizabeth Lane
February 21, 2018
So sorry for all of Mrs. Grey's family. I was just thinking of her the other day. After she had retired and I had retired we ran into each other at the A & P grocery store and shared stories of when we worked together at Hudson River Psychiatric Center. She was a caring employee who took great care of her patients. My condolences to all her family.
David Gray
February 21, 2018
Great Great woman of God. This pass summer she preached to me a sermon that was so power and anointing that my spirit leap for joy. At that point and time I knew
She knew the Lord Jesus personally. Those word concerning Jesus Christ was God the father speaking through her,and I received every last word.
Rest my dear Auntie in peace.
LOVE ALWAYS
NEPHEW DAVID GRAY
FLORIDA
Randy&Tricia Greco
February 21, 2018
My condolences go out to the Gray family who I grew up with as a kid on Cookingham Rd. I can still hear her yelling at Randy and I when we would be playing with fire in the back yard or crazy stuff like that. When she yelled you listened or you got your butt whopped with a switch that you had to go pick out yourself. She was one mom you didn't dare talk back to or else! Thank you Mrs. Gray for some of my great childhood memories on Cookingham, you will always be remembered.
R.I.P Mrs.Gray
Vanessa Roberts
February 20, 2018
Aunt Geneva was a great woman, treated me as if I was her own. I will miss her. To the entire Gray family I will be praying for you. Love you all..
Barbara Jeter-Jackson
February 20, 2018
My condolences to the Gray Family. Geneva was a fun loving person who shared love to everyone she met.
Desirea Green
February 20, 2018
My deepest condolences to the Gray family. May your faith in God and your many memories of Mrs Gray sustain you in your time of grief.
Evelyn Spencer
February 20, 2018
She was a beautiful and loving Lady, that smile and them hat's. My condolences to the Gray family she well be missed R.I.P.
Magalene Chester
February 19, 2018
I will ALWAYS love and remember my aunt Geneva. I often think of the memories we shared whenever we visited each other which wasn't often enough. You were the last surviving aunt and I cherished you. Rest in peace. Love you always!!!
February 18, 2018
This beauttiful classy lady will be missed. Always a joy to be around. A good friend .
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