Rose Mary Gray

Rose Mary Gray, a nurturing mother, grandmother and friend, was called to heaven on Friday, July 9, 2010. Beloved wife of the late George Gray, Sr. Loving and devoted mother of George, Jr., Teryl A. Gray, Wanda G. Buckner, Brian, Sr., Sterling, and Deidre R. Gray, and her cousin Prudence L. Williams whom she raised as her daughter. Daughter of the late Kilbert Duncan and Virginia Lewis Taylor. Stepdaughter of the late Ernest Taylor. Mother-in-law of George Buckner, Sr., Jeanette, Audrey, and Christell Gray.; also survived by 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Rose Mary was a graduate of McDonogh 35 Senior High School class of 1946, and a retired employee of the Jefferson Parish School System after 22 years of service in the food service department. Age: 82 years, a native of New Orleans, La. and a life long resident of Marrero, La. where she was an active member of the Westbank Community. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and member of St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church and all neighboring churches. Employees of Jefferson Parish School System, Dow Chemical Co., Jefferson Parish Water Works Department, Walmart #2706, West Jefferson Medical Center, and Dr. Charles Simonsons office; members of the Jewels Civic and Savings Club, People of Ages Senior Citizens and Westbank Community Senior Citizens are invited to attend the funeral service at St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, 6223 Sixth Ave., Marrero, La., on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 10:00a.m. Pastor Edward Joseph, III-officiating Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com