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Naomi Thomas Gray

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Naomi Thomas Gray May 18, 1922 - December 29, 2006 Died peacefully Dec. 29 in SF. She was known as a woman who always spoke her mind on equity and justice. Born: May 18, 1922 in Hattiesburg, MS, She grew up in Indiana with four siblings. She earned graduate degrees from Hampton and Indiana Univ.; worked for NY Planned Parenthood. She later moved to SF to join her sister, Doris Thomas, and created Naomi Gray Associates and served on SF Health Commission. She is survived by nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to Memorial Service at Delancey Street Foundation, Town Hall, Saturday, January 20th, 1:00 p.m.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Jan. 14, 2007.

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Shirley Wysinger

January 21, 2007

I have known Naomi Gray for about 30 years. Our friendship consisted of discussing politics of the day in San Francisco. Her strong interest in children, health care, economic and social justice were the issues for which I most admired about her. May God bless Naomi and her family.

Peggy Dohrman

January 17, 2007

You will be missed Naomi. You have been a loving and caring person to all people and we are all richer for knowing you. My love and prayers to your family and that huge host of friends you have nurtured. What a rich legacy Sincerely Peggy Dohrman

Faith Mitchell

January 17, 2007

Archie and I will always treasure our years of friendship with Naomi. We had many good times with her, meeting fellow activists, eating chili, having fun. Her commitment to the betterment of African Americans was tireless. We will sorely miss her!

Reo/Claudia Pagan

January 16, 2007

From the moment I met you, you were so interesting and contagious with personality and information. You inspired me so, I am so glad to have been a part of your family.

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