Gilda Marie Gray, age 77, of Kingston passed away peacefully Friday, March 31, 2023, at her home.  She was born May 9, 1945, in Memphis.  She was a faithful member of Shiloh Baptist Church.  She worked for many years as a Teachers Aide for the Shelby County School system.  Gilda enjoyed doing embroidery and was an avid reader.  She treasured spending time with her family, especially with her daughter and grandchildren.  Preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald Gene Gray in 2022; parents, Norman & Anita Ballard; brother, Jerry Ballard; brother-in-law, Robert Price.

SURVIVORS

Daughter & Son-in-law- Jennifer Gray Phillips & husband, Sam of Kingston

Grandchildren- Nikki Phillips of Spartanburg, SC, and Jacob Phillips & wife, Christina of Kingston

Great-grandchildren- Chase Cothran and Chloe Phillips

Sisters- Norma Price of Bartlett, Janet Mitchell & Allen of Cordova, and Tommye Ballard of Cordova

Brother-in-law- Wilbert Gray of Paramount, CA

Sisters-in-law- Mary Tismack of Morristown, AZ, and Joy Griffin of Wichita Falls, TX

Several nieces, nephews, extended family, and special friends

The family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Shiloh Baptist Church with the funeral service following at 7:00 p.m., in the chapel with Rev. Adrian Jones officiating.  Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 7, 2023, at Roane Memorial Gardens. The online registration book can be signed at www.frakerfuneralhome.net. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of all the arrangements.