of Batesville, AR
January 1, 1949 - March 7, 2023
Jean McGuffey Gray, 74, of Batesville passed away March 7, 2023.
She was born January 1, 1949 in Batesville to William Clayton McGuffey and Willene (Goodman) McGuffey.
Jean was a 1966 graduate of Southside High School and attended the Southside Church of Christ. She loved her family and enjoyed talking, shopping, working in her yard and flower garden and was an avid reader. Jean sold Avon for 40 years and received many awards.
Survivors include her mother, Willene McGuffey of Batesville; one son, Carl Lawrence of Batesville; one brother, Billy McGuffey (Julie) of North Aurora, Illinois; two sisters, Linda Vantreese (Dan) of Aurora, Illinois, Carol Pooler (John) of Yankton, South Dakota; two grandchildren, China Lawrence of Bono, Arkansas, Cheyene Lawrence of Jonesboro; as well as several nieces and nephews; cousins and friends.
She is preceded in death by her father, William Clayton McGuffey; her husband, William "Bob" Gray and one niece, Sherry Pooler.
Pallbearers will be Gary Goodman, Braden Johnson, Tony McGuffey, Mark McCollum, Gary Bridgman, and Steve Millikin.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 10, 2023 at 2:00pm at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home with Bill Cline and Randy Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 12:00pm until 2:00pm with funeral at 2:00pm
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Children's Homes Inc., 5515 Walcott Rd, Paragould, AR 72450.
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16 Condolence(s)
Pat Simpson
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Condolences to Family. Jean was such a sweet person & friend.
The Wrights
Friday, March 10, 2023
Hello To All,
I wanted to be there but couldn’t. May Aunt Jean R. I. P.
Thank You
Tracy Wright
George Pooler
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Sorry for your loss sending prayers to the family
Betty Gaither
Thursday, March 9, 2023
So sorry to hear of Jean's passing. Have known her for many years as a Avon lady and other, very nice person. My prayers will be with the family.
Dan and LouAnn Connors
Thursday, March 9, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers and love are with you and your family.
Karen & Dave Abbott
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. Wish we could be there for you.
Linda Schortzman
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
So sorry to hear of your loss. Family is so important. God speed. Linda and Mel Schortzman
Lynn pooler
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
We are sooo very sorry for you and your family's loss. Our deepest condolences to all. God Bless.
Love Lynn and Joe Pooler
Sharon Collier
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Jean was my Avon lady from 1984 to 1998. I loved her sense of humor and smile. She was a very special woman. My deepest sympathies to her family.
Betty Gray Duty
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
I just learned about Jean. So sorry that I won’t be able to be there. Love and prayers for everyone.
Linda Vantreese
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Wish we could be there .
Love you all. Linda and family.
Pat Watkins
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
To all her family;
I was so sorry to learn of Jean’s passing. I enjoyed visiting with her when she came in the store. Jean was a wonderful lady, a hard worker and she will be missed. May God comfort you all in your time if sorrow.
Laura Hawkins Ward
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
My condolences. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jennifer Goodman Sober
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for everyone. Johney, Jennifer(Goodman) and Ayden Sober.
Donna Motes
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
So sorry about Jean's passing. She was a very sweet lady & a great Avon lady. All of her family & friends will be in my thoughts & prayers as you go thru this sad time. She will be missed by so many.
Wilson Family
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
We have you all in our thoughts and prayers. See ya later cousin. Mellissa, Kenny, Justin, and Kerrie