Ruth Weigand Gray

GRAY, Ruth Weigand born in Topeka, KS, died in Heath, OH, at the age of 86. Mrs. Gray earned a B.A. in Journalism from Kansas State University. In 1947, she married Malcolm Gray, a Navy WWII veteran from her hometown. In 1960, they made St. Petersburg their home. Raising two children did not stop Ruth from working full-time as the food editor and restaurant critic for the St. Petersburg Times. (See "Being Critical Didn't Come Naturally to Food Critic", Saturday, May 31, 2008). After retiring in 1987, Mrs. Gray continued to contribute to her community by volunteering countless hours and fundraising for a wide assortment of organizations. in 2003, Mrs. Gray's accomplishments were recognized when she was crowned St. Petersburg"s Queen of Hearts. Mrs. Gray's husband died in 1998. In addition to her son, Malcolm Gray, of Barre, VT, Mrs. Gray is survived by her daughter, Laurie Groves of Thomville, OH; and one grandchild, Noelle Groves. Memorial Services wil be held at 10 am on June 14 at Anderson McQueen, 2201 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N. A party will follow on the 28th floor of Bayfront Tower in downtown St. Petersburg. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be sent to All Children's Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 3142, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.