Marie Jo Gray, loved by many

Marie Jo Gray, a 48-year resident of Lincoln, passed away suddenly in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 16, 2024, of cardiac arrest. She was 85. 

Marie Jo was currently self-employed and enjoyed sharing Avon, Mia Bella Candles and Tupperware. In earlier years, she was employed in Smyrna at Leeds Travelwear.  As a homemaker and mother of four children, Marie Jo loved raising them and became their biggest fan. For many years she served as a Girl Scout leader and a favorite snack bar attendant at Milford Skating Center (Mrs. Gray), and this year marked her 40th year serving as an officer on the Milford Parade Committee. A favorite pastime was playing cards on the weekends with her adult children and sharing many laughs.  

She is preceded in death by her mother, Stella Ludwig; son, Gerald; and daughter-in-law, Mary. 

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, James Gray; sister, Connie Bennett; daughters, Carmen Kemper (Bobby) and Gaye Hamilton (Scott); and son, Charles Gray. She loved being a part of their lives and the lives of her 12 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Marie Jo was loved by anyone she met and always wanted the best for all. 

The family will have a private burial service. 

Services provided by Berry-Short Funeral Home, Milford.