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     Her Social Security Number was 225-22-0241.⁴ Dorothy Mae Gray was born on April 15, 1923 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ As of March 24, 1941,her married name was Cannaday.³ She married Stanford Aldridge Cannaday, son of Andrew Luther Cannaday and Nora Dell Aldridge, on March 24, 1941 at Danbury, Stokes Co., North Carolina.³ Dorothy Mae Gray and Stanford Aldridge Cannaday were divorced in 1945 at Clay Co., Florida.⁷ As of circa 1946,her married name was Thompson.⁵ Dorothy Mae Gray married William L. Thompson circa 1946.⁵ Dorothy Mae Gray died on September 12, 2003 at Pocahontas, Randolph Co., Arkansas, at age 80.^4,8,5 She THOMPSON, Dorothy Gray, 80, of Pocahontas, Ark., formerly of Roanoke County, died Friday, September 12, 2003. She was a retired employee of the Belk Department Store in Cocoa, Fla. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, William L. Thompson of Pocahontas, Ark; children, daughter, Judy McGee and son-in-law, Jim McGee of Coldspring, Texas, Dean and Dennis Thompson of Big Pine Key, Fla; a sister-in-law, Pearl Turman of Cocoa, Fla. Other survivors are a brother, George W. Gray, Jr. and sister-in-law, Elizabeth Gray of Roanoke County; a sister, Helen Gray Mills and brother-in-law, John W. Mills of Montvale, Va; granddaughter, Holly M. Dueboay and husband, Rikey; grandson, Justin McGee; four great-grandchildren, all from Texas; also many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, George W. Gray, Sr; mother, Mabel S. Gray; and sister, Marie A. Gray, all of Roanoke County. on September 19, 2003.⁵

     Elizabeth Mae Strickler was born on May 6, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,2 As of March 25, 1939,her married name was Gray.² She married George Washington Gray Jr., son of George Washington Gray Sr. and Mabel Clara Swortzel/Swartzel, on March 25, 1939 at Edgewood, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 Elizabeth Mae Strickler died on March 1, 2010 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.^1,3,4 She Elizabeth Mae Strickler Gray, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, March 1, 2010. Preceding her in death were her husband, George W. Gray Jr; her parents, Glen and Susan Garst Strickler; brother and sister-in-law, Curtis and Ruth Strickler; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Evelyn Sue Strickler Stultz, Pearl and Ferman Bowman, and Joel Bowman. Elizabeth is survived by her sister, Helen Bowman of Pittsburgh, Pa; her son, Roger W. Gray, of Virginia Beach, Va; daughter Caroline Gray, of Richmond, Va; her daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn and Jerry Christley, of Roanoke, Va; as well as her devoted sister-in-law, Helen Mills and husband, John Mills. Elizabeth is also survived by her 10 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Elizabeth was retired from employment with the Roanoke Veterans Administration Regional Office and Lewis Gale Hospital. The family wishes to express their appreciation for all the wonderful care and kindness that Elizabeth received during her illness. Oakeys South Chapel is handling funeral arrangements. The family will be receiving friends on Friday, March 5, 2010, at Oakeys South Chapel from 6 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Oakeys South Chapel. Following the funeral service entombment will take place at the Chapel Garden Mausoleum in Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem, Va. Elizabeth requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Church of the Brethren, 2001 Carroll Avenue, NW, Roanoke, Va. 24017 or to a charity of your choice. on March 5, 2010.¹

     Helen Louise Gray was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,4 She Helen Gray Mills, age 81 of Montvale, lost her battle with cancer on October 19, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Wesley Mills, parents, George W. Gray, Sr. and Mabel S. Gray; brother, George W. Gray, Jr, and sisters, Marie A. Gray and Dorothy Thompson. She is survived by her daughters, Karen K. Bivens and son in-law, P.K. of Roanoke, VA; Linda K. Seible and son in-law, Wes, of Fincastle, VA; Lisa M. Ryan and son in-law Tony, of Bedford, VA; Sons Charles L. Kennedy, of Baltimore, MD; Tim W. Kennedy and daughter in-law Kathy of Roanoke, VA; her loving Grandchildren, Jennifer Lockard, of Troutville, VA;Lindsey Brooks, of Roanoke, VA;Mark Brooks, of Richmond, VA; Adam Kennedy, of Houston TX; Ryan and Kaitlyn Kennedy, of Roanoke,VA; her precious Great- Grandchildren, Alexis Jones and Blake Lockard; sister in-law, Anna Lee Whaley; aunt, Frances Mills, and many loving nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special note of gratitude to Frances for her endless love and support throughout our mother's sickness, and to Joyce Cahoon, for being there for mom as her dedicated and life-long friend. We would also like to extend our appreciation to the nurses and employees of The Elks National Home, Bedford, VA, and to Good Samaritan Hospice for their excellent care and support. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.⁶ She was born on February 1, 1932 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 As of April 16, 1952,her married name was Kennedy.³ She married Frederick Charles "Fred" Kennedy Jr. on April 16, 1952 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Helen Louise Gray and Frederick Charles "Fred" Kennedy Jr. were divorced on September 11, 1961 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ As of July 27, 1963,her married name was Mills.⁸ Helen Louise Gray married John Wesley Mills, son of Otha Otis Mills and Tidie Odell "Tida" Poff, on July 27, 1963 at Davidson Co., North Carolina.^9,5,8,6,10 Helen Louise Gray died on October 19, 2013 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 81.^6,4,11

     Caroline Mae Gray was born on March 13, 1942 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5,6 As of June 5, 1958,her married name was Doyle.⁵ She married Dennis Carroll Doyle on June 5, 1958 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁵ Caroline Mae Gray and Dennis Carroll Doyle were divorced on November 28, 1978.³ As of January 1, 1982,her married name was Gauldin.³ Caroline Mae Gray married John Marshall Gauldin on January 1, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Caroline Mae Gray and John Marshall Gauldin were divorced on October 11, 1985 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Caroline Mae Gray died on July 9, 2022 at Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 80.⁶ She Caroline Mae Gray, age 80, of Chester, Virginia passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022. Ms. Gray was born on March 13, 1942, in Roanoke, Virginia, to George and Elizabeth (Strickler) Gray. She attended Andrew Lewis High School. After high school, she pursued a career as a welfare worker for the City of Roanoke, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Elizabeth Gray. She is survived by her son, Gregg A. Doyle; daughter-in-law, Nancy L. Doyle; granddaughter, Christy A. Doyle; grandson, Robert G. Doyle of Chester, Virginia; brother, Roger W. Gray of Virginia Beach, Virginia; sister, Kathryn L. G. Christley of Roanoke, Virginia; first cousin, Barbara Lee of Woodbridge, Virginia, plus many beloved nieces and nephews. She enjoyed spending time with family, friends, her pets, her garden, and her church. on July 24, 2022.⁶

     John Wesley Mills was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 229-42-2052.¹⁴ He was born on May 4, 1933 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,7,4,9,14 He married Delores Juanita Epperly, daughter of Charlie Wyatt Epperly Sr. and Ernestine Marie "Mattie" Helm, on March 30, 1956 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ John Wesley Mills and Delores Juanita Epperly were divorced on April 30, 1959 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ John Wesley Mills married Phyllis Irene McGill on August 12, 1960 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,7 John Wesley Mills and Phyllis Irene McGill were divorced on June 22, 1963 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ John Wesley Mills married Helen Louise Gray, daughter of George Washington Gray Sr. and Mabel Clara Swortzel/Swartzel, on July 27, 1963 at Davidson Co., North Carolina.^1,15,2,3,5 John Wesley Mills died on October 9, 2013 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 80.^4,10,14 He John Wesley Mills, 80, of Montvale, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents, Otho Otis and Tidie Poff Mills. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Helen Gray Mills; daughters, Karen K. Bivens and son-in-law, P.K., Linda K. Seibel and son-in-law, Wes, Lisa M. Ryan and son-in-law, Tony; sons, Charles L. Kennedy, Tim W. Kennedy and daughter-in-law, Kathy; his grandchildren, Jennifer Lockard, Lindsey Brooks, Mark Brooks, Adam, Ryan and Kaitlyn Kennedy; his great-grandchildren, Alexis Jones and Blake Lockard; sister, Anna Lee Whaley; several uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; and lifelong friend, Lowell Bohon. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on October 12, 2013.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 233-16-3309.² Carrie B. Allen was born on May 6, 1906 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of January 3, 1953,her married name was Gray.¹ She married Richard Harvey Gray, son of William Gray and Charity Leah Lindsey, on January 3, 1953 at Wilcoe, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ Carrie B. Allen died on January 4, 1990 at age 83.²

     Virginia Sayers was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.² Her married name was Goad.¹ Her married name was Gray.² She married Archie Webb Gray, son of Richard Harvey Gray and Ruth A. Surratt.¹ Virginia Sayers married Joseph Fredrick Goad.¹ Virginia Sayers was born on July 9, 1920 at Virginia.³ She died on December 10, 2006 at Virginia at age 86.^2,1,3 She Virginia Gray Goad, 86, of 2418 Beacon Lane, Richmond, Va., went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2006. She was the widow of Archie Webb Gray and Joseph Fredrick Goad. She was the daughter of the late David Franklin Sayers and Roxie Dalton Sayers. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Janet Lorraine Gray; 12 brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her children, Barbara Gray Durrette and husband, Tarleton, Lillian Gray Gold, Donald Gray and wife, Jane, Patricia Gray Carr and husband, J. C., David Gray and wife, Joan, William "Billy" Gray and wife, Mary, Wayne Gray and wife, Lynn, Christopher Goad and wife, Cindy; and many nieces and nephews. She had 23 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was retired from the Haven Home for the Aged as co-owner and administrator. A memorial service will be held at Meadowood Church of God, 325 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, Va., at 11 a.m. on December 28, 2006. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Community Care, 10128 W. Broad Street, Suite J, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. on December 13, 2006.¹

     Jane Lorraine Gray was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in 1952.¹ She died in 1953.¹

     Tarleton Bleece Durrette was buried at Hanover Memorial Park, 4447 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, Hanover Co., Virginia.² He was born on April 12, 1939 at Richmond, Virginia.² He married Barbara Jane Gray, daughter of Archie Webb Gray and Virginia Sayers, circa 1958.^1,2 Tarleton Bleece Durrette Tarleton Bleece Durrette, 69, went to be with the Lord on June 6, 2008. Mr. Durrette was born on April 12, 1939 in Richmond, Va. He was a son of the late Robert Theodore and Margaret Alice (Gordon) Durrette. He is remembered for his precious smile, his devotion to help family members and others, and his love for gardening and woodworking. Any trade and his mechanical ability came naturally to him. Mr. Durrette was preceded in death by two brothers, Alfred Keith Durrette and Lawrence Andrew Durrette. He leaves to cherish in his memory, his devoted wife of 50 years, Barbara (Gray) Durrette; and three sons, Tarleton Durrette Jr., King William, Va., Anthony and his wife, Peggy Durrette, Gregory and his wife, Sheri Durrette, both of Richmond, Va; his grandchildren, Michael Durrette, Andrew Durrette, Tarleton Durrette III, Brandon Durrette and Tasha Blakley; and one great-grandchild, Camden Blakley. Others include his sisters and brothers, Elouise and her husband, Newton Ancarrow, Richmond, Va., Zelma Ruth Haney, Spotsylvania, Va., Robert Jr. and his wife, Mary Durrette, Salisbury, N.C., Pauline and her husband, George Mistro, Frankfort, Ill., Ralph Durrette, Richmond, Va; and his sister-in-law, Barbara T. Durrette, Salisbury, N.C. His loved ones include a host of wonderful nieces and nephews. Tarleton is remembered as a truly genuine brother-in-law and uncle by the Gray and Goad family members. The funeral service will be conducted at 12 noon Monday, June 9, 2008 in the Bennett Funeral Home, Mechanicsville Chapel, 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Pastor Mac McDowell and Johnny Albert will officiate. Interment will follow in Hanover Memorial Park Cemetery, Route 360, Hanover, Va. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel on Sunday, June 8, 2008 from 3 to 6 p.m. He was an active member of New Haven Baptist Church, and memorials can be sent to New Haven Baptist Church, P.O. Box 2303, Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. on June 8, 2008.² He died on June 8, 2008 at Virginia at age 69.^3,2

     Patricia Gray Patricia Gray Carr, 67, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Chastain Carr Jr; her parents, Archie Webb Gray and Virginia Gray Goad; and her sister, Janet Lorraine Gray. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Todd Carr; and daughter, Kimberly Carr Fitzgerald and husband, Jeff; four beautiful granddaughters, Emily and Maegan Carr, Audrey and Elizabeth Fitzgerald; sisters, Barbara Durrette and Lillian Gold; brothers, Donald Gray (Jane), David Gray (Joan), William Gray (Mary), Wayne Gray (Lynn) and Chris Goad; two brothers-in-law, Gene Carr and James T. Carr (Mabel); many nieces and nephews; and dear friend, Doris Leake. She retired from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Allied Health Professions in 2005, where she worked as an assistant to the dean. She received the Dorris Douglas Budd Award in 1996, which is an annual award given to staff members who demonstrate exemplary performance. Pat will always be remembered for her sincere devotion and love for her family, her generosity, her sense of humor and her innate ability to make you smile. The family will receive friends at Bennett Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, on Sunday, October 6, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Mechanicsville Presbyterian Church on Monday, October 7, 2013 at 11 a.m., with Rev. Nancy Clark officiating. Interment will follow in the Waverly Cemetery.² She was buried at Waverly Cemetery, 248-252 Spring Branch Road, Waverly, Sussex Co., Virginia.^2,3 Her married name was Carr.¹ She married Joseph Chastain Carr Jr.² Patricia Gray was born on March 22, 1946.³ She died on October 2, 2013 at Virginia at age 67.^2,3