of Bruno, AR
November 3, 1932 - July 15, 2020
Lola "Dee" Gray of Bruno, Arkansas age 87, passed away Wednesday July 15, 2020 in the care of Twin Lakes Nursing and Rehab Center in Flippin.
Dee was born at home November 3, 1932 to the late Ben and Vertle Davis. As a child she attended Pea Ridge School, Marion County, and later Bruno School where she met Grady They were married September 3, 1950 at Cotter, Arkansas. They were married and worked together for 50 years. Dee worked at different jobs through the years to help support the family. Working at two different clothing factories, a shoe store, served as a nurse's aid at the hospital, a tour guide, and milking cows at the family dairy Dee and Grady worked as a team together on the farm raising a family, serving in the community, and were always ready to help neighbors in need.
Dee was very outgoing and enjoyed gardening, riding horses, and being with her family and especially her four grandsons. She was always ready to go to the kitchen and prepare a big meal for family or anyone who happened to be there. Dee attended First Baptist Church in Yellville.
Dee was preceded in death by her husband, and her parents.
She is survived by sisters: Betty Osborn and Jean Stephenson of Conway, Arkansas; and brother David Davis and his wife, Janice, of Bruno, Arkansas; her son Terry (Melissa) Gray of Bruno, Arkansas; her daughter Karen (Bert) Benton of Flippin, Arkansas; grandsons: Seth (Andrea) Gray of Cotter, Arkansas; Brett (Katy) Gray of Ridgedale, Missouri; Daniel (Stephanie) Benton of Harrison, Arkansas; Jeff (Gwen) Benton of Flippin, Arkansas; great-grandsons: Landyn Gray, Grady Benton, Garon Benton, Grayson Benton, Luke Benton, Evan Benton, and a host of extended family and friends.
A graveside service will be 10:00 am Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Bruno Cemetery in Bruno, Arkansas with Bro. Rick Pyron officiating.
Memorials may be made to Bruno Cemetery Association, c/o JoAnn King, 6604 Highway 125 S., Yellville, AR 72687.
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Mike and donna treat
Saturday, July 18, 2020
So sorry for your loss.
Jane(Ezell)Goen
Friday, July 17, 2020
To All the Family,
I am sorry for your loss. May all the wonderful memories you have of all the good times be of comfort to you. I remember how your parents were always there supporting the students at school. May God be with all of you.
Warmest regards!
Jane
Augie Chagnon
Friday, July 17, 2020
Such a great lady.
Hal&Barbara Hurst
Friday, July 17, 2020
We are so sorry for the loss of your dear mother we will continue to pray for your family.
Janie Purdom
Friday, July 17, 2020
Dee was such a sweet lady. My condolences to all her family. Prayers for peace and comfort.
Viviane Methvin
Friday, July 17, 2020
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers of comfort for all who knew and loved this wonderful lady.
Harvey & Brenda (Gray) Stuckey
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Terry, Karen & Family our hearts go out to each of you. Aunt Dee was a special lady and she left so many sweet memories. We are praying for each of you and love you. We pray for strength for you as we know how your hearts hurt now.