Josephine Willis Gray Obituary
We bid farewell to Josephine Willis Gray of Athens, Alabama, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 13, 2026 at the age of 91. Josephine touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Gilroy and Saima Abramson Willis; her brother Charles Willis; and her nephew Ronnie Willis (Bobbie). She is survived by: her husband Franklin Chieves Gray; her daughters, Janet Gray Utsey (Randy), Patricia Gray Lann (Jack), Pamela Gray Wilson (John) and Jennifer Gray Hooper (Jerry); her grandchildren, Lauren Strain, Louisa Marks (Brooks), Will Strain, Alex Lann, Jillian McNichol (Christopher), Cal Wilson, Frank Wilson, Holt Wilson, Jay Hooper, Molly Lauderback (John) and Ben Hooper; her great grandchildren, Brooks Marks, Saima Marks, Gray Marks, Lucy Lauderback and Ava Lauderback; her nephews, Gary Willis (Alicia) and John Balch (Sheila); and her niece Margaret Farmer (John). She is also survived by her family she was A PERFECT MOTHER and GRANDMOTHER.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask contributions to be made to The Gideons.
