Gray, Marjorie Libby

2nd Grade Teacher At Middle Valley Elementary For Many Years

Thursday, May 31, 2012
Marjorie Gray
Marjorie Gray

Marjorie Libby Gray, 94, lifelong resident of Red Bank, died on Wednesday, May 30, 2012.  

She had been a member of White Oak United Methodist Church since 1947. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.  Mrs. Gray retired after 21 years of teaching second grade at Middle Valley Elementary School. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Gray.

Survivors include her son, Bobby (Carol) Gray of Soddy Daisy; grandchildren, Linda Perkey, Pam Gray and April Boles; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; sister, Mary L. Crowe of Mentone, Ala.; and niece, Jane Kerby of Valley Head, Ala.

Special thanks to the staff of Summit View for their wonderful care for our mother for the past nine years.

Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, June 4, in Chattanooga National Cemetery with the Reverend Amy Whatley officiating. 

Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. on Monday at Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, 877-3524.  

Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.


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