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Mary Gray Obituary
WASHINGTON, DC - Mary Magdalene Gray departed this earthly life on February 1, 2017 at her home in Washington DC. She was born November 8, 1950 in Pitt County to Theodore "Jack" and Beatrice Gray. She later moved to Washington, DC, where she resided until her death.
A 1968 graduate from C. M. Eppes High School, Mary attended Elizabeth City State University. After obtaining her college degree in 1973, she moved to Washington DC where she was employed by the government until her retirement in 2016.
Known to her family as Magdalene, she held a vital role in their lives that remained constant until she transitioned to her heavenly home. She always had a smile and a witty comment, and knew no strangers.
Mary leaves to cherish her memory, two siblings, Theodore Gray, Jr. and wife Deborah of Greenville, NC and Phyllis Briley and husband Amos of Greenville, NC; three nieces, Michelle Harrell and husband Thomas of Greenville, NC, April Gray Brown and husband Tony, of Richmond, VA and Tiffany Gray of Greensboro; two great-nieces, Breonna Gray and Taizsa Harrell and one great-nephew, Brenden Gray; A longtime friend, Shirley Morris and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 10, 2017 3pm-7pm at Phillips Brothers and Anderson Mortuary. 1501 West 14th Street, Greenville, NC. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 11, 2017 2pm at Mount Calvary FWB Church. 411 Watauga Avenue, Greenville, NC.
As published in The Daily Reflector
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Gray
Sadie Hannah
February 8, 2023
Gone to soon..Your delightful personality wI'll live on in my memories...Continue to rest in peace..
Michelle H
January 31, 2021
It's been 4 years and I still can't accept that you're gone. I visit your resting place and ask myself is it true. The thought that you're not here is hard for my heart to process. I miss our Sunday afternoon talks. I miss you being here on holidays. I simply miss you. But I'm living to see you again. Kiss Granny for me. Until we meet again.
Hannah Hannah
February 1, 2020
RIP I U always!
BM
February 16, 2017
To the family, may you be comforted during this difficult time of sorrow and pain. (Psalm 147:3)
February 14, 2017
To the memory of someone whom smile lit every room she entered and the joy we all shared with every word spoken. Thank you for over 30 years of friendship that can not be replaced. From the days of Ole, I remember the travels to Greenville, NC to visit Mom, Phillis and Popcorn and host of family members I had the pleasure of meeting. I remember when mom would get up early in the morning to prepare a feast- chicken, biscuits with all the trimming.. You had to eat before leaving the house and that was standard with every family you vistied, you must eat. North Carolina you got to love them. Mary came from a family of love, great values, high standards and deep traditions that are life changing and forever present.
Theodore (Popcorn) and Phillis thanks you for the memories. Mary had a heart of gold and her light will forever shine.
My thoughts and prayer are with you all and very, very sorry for your lost...
Frank E. Pointer Jr.
Mitchellville, MD.
James Evans
February 12, 2017
Magdalene. How can such a long time seem, suddenly, so brief? It was decades ago that we last saw each other, yet now it seems like yesterday. When "Buck" said we were going to see his sister "Little Girl" that meant fun and food with Phyllis, Magdalene and "Popcorn" while the adults did whatever adults did. Magdalene and Phyllis were like sisters to us since we had none of our own. Magdalene is one of those memories that brings sunshine with it. I will remember her sunshine.
James and Janie Evans and Sons
AC
February 11, 2017
Reading God's Word of hope for those who have passed on is faith building and encouraging. John 6:40
Harold White
February 10, 2017
Class of 1968
Alva Moore
February 10, 2017
My Heart is sadden to have heard of your passing. I have not seen or spoken to you since we worked at NBW many years ago. RIP my dear friend.
Jewel Taft
February 10, 2017
My prayers and thoughts are with the family. Classmate of Popcorn "Jewel"
February 9, 2017
On behalf of James and Rosa Corbett we send our deepest sympathy.
February 9, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sadie Briley Hannah
February 9, 2017
On behalf of the Briley, our deepest Sympathy are sent with hope that as time goes by,cherished memories will help bring inner peace, and make your loved one seem still very close to you. May the memories that mean the most live forever in your heart.
February 8, 2017
Condolence and Love to the Gray family, and Especially to our Class President Theodore "Popcorn" Gray. Know that we are praying for you all...........The C.M.Eppes 1970 Junior Class.
Lawton Evans
February 8, 2017
I well miss my friend of 27 years. You will never be forgotten smile on my friend. Joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived
Annette Fountain
February 8, 2017
I lost touch with Mary and sorry to hear of her death. I will always remember the good times and us working together at the NBW and the two of us going to the circus together acting like big kids. I will miss that big smile.
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