Lakewood Funeral Chapel
98 North Dixie Drive
Lake Jackson, TX
77566
Saturday, June 18, 2022
9:30am-10:30am
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Lakewood Funeral Chapel
98 N. Dixie Drive
Lake Jackson, TX
77566
Saturday, June 18, 2022
10:30am
Map & Directions
Cedar Lawn Haven of Rest
634 S Columbia Drive
West Columbia, TX
77486
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December 7, 1931 - June 14, 2022
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Barbara was born December 7, 1931 in Nacogdoches, Texas to Ephraim Virgle Perry and Gladys Naomi Schnorr.
She was preceded in death by her Husband of 59 years Edward Horn Gray, two brothers Charlie and Virgle, and sister in law Janet Knellinger.
Survivors include her three children Cynthia Ann Turner, Linda Gail Gray, and Edward Alan Gray, along with three grandchildren Lynn, Krys, and Larry, her brother James Perry and many extended family members and friends.
Barbara enjoyed cooking, especially cakes. We also have many memories of picking black berries for cobblers. She spent a lot of time in her gardens. She canned many green beans, sweet pickles, tomato relish, strawberry fig preserves, etc. She also loved tending her shrubs and flowers. As an accomplished seamstress she made many of our school clothes. Even Dad wore a pink checkered shirt on our vacations because we all had to match! Later she learned to crochet and cross stitch. Many of her crochet shawls and afghans were given to her children, grandchildren, and friends. Cross stitched pictures and pillows are scattered throughout our homes. Barbara loved her family. When we were little she enjoyed babysitting her nieces and nephews. Together with Linda there were trips with the grandchildren. During her working life she worked a year at Ethel Dow, then became a mother and when her children were in junior high and high school she worked for Monical and Ray, and retired from U S Contractors to spend time with family. Church was very important to her and she lived to follow Jesus. We will miss her cooking, family gatherings, and laughter.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Lakewood Funeral Chapel, 98 N. Dixie Dr. Lake Jackson TX. Family will receive friends from 9:30am until the Service time of 10:30am, officiated by David Weaks. Reception will follow at Lakewood Chapel. A private interment will take place later at Cedar Lawn Haven of Rest in West Columbia Texas. The family request in lieu of flowers donations be made in Barbara's name to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33Rd Street, New York NY 10016.
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4 Condolence(s)
Reid Perry
Cypress, TX
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Aunt Barbara was my dad, James Perry's, older sister. She was just great; the polar opposite of my dad. She was kind, funny, full of love, and loved her family.
Alan is only a few years older than me, so I probably had more access to the Gray clan than a lot of my family,
Aunt Barbara was always there for Nanaw too. Bless her heart for that.
So yeah, I am piling into my handicap van in my electric wheelchair and making the trek to Lakewood Funeral Chapel in Clute (what?) tomorrow from Cypress, Texas. . Besides, when might I get to see Cindy and Rick, Lynn, Chris and Larry, and Linda and Alan all at the same time.
There will laughing, there will be crying, we will remember Barbara Gray!
Sorry for the diatribe.
Charlotte Cooksey
Mansfield, TX
Friday, June 17, 2022
During all the years at US Contractors, I remember those beautiful rings she always wore and enjoyed. I still use the shawl she crocheted and gave to me.
Lots of good memories, treasure yours.
Rene Wickham Wade
Furry Creek, British Columbia,
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Linda, Cindy and Alan - It doesn't matter how old we are, or whether our mothers are still with us in body or only in spirit....we all still love, need and cherish our mothers. Your mom was one of a kind, so dedicated to family and God above all else. What treasured memories I know you will always hold of her! Her kindness, loving spirit and generosity certainly lives on in you. The heavens must be rejoicing with the reunion of your mom and dad. My sincere sympathy to you and your entire family. Rene Wickham Wade
Michael Perry
Carrollton, TX
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. I know Uncle Edward had his arms open awaiting Aunt Barbara.