Joan Slade Gray's obituary , Passed away on April 16, 2026 in Washington, District of Columbia

Joan Slade Gray

January 23, 1937 - April 16, 2026 (89 years old)

Washington, District of Columbia

Joan Slade Gray's obituary , Passed away on April 16, 2026 in Washington, District of Columbia

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Stewart Funeral Home

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Joan Slade Gray

January 23, 1937 - April 16, 2026 (89 years old)

Washington, District of Columbia

Joan Slade Gray Obituary

The memory of Joan Slade Gray (Washington, District of Columbia), who passed away on April 16, 2026 at the age of 89, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Slade Gray to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband William Henry Gray Jr.; and her parents, Alfred Dow Slade, Sr. and Ruth Bannister Slade. She is survived by: the mother of her child Lynne'Denise Gray; her son William Henry Gray, III (Theresa); her grandchildren, Jolie, Finley, Zaya and Aleiya; her sister June Elizabeth Slade Collins (Alfred Dow Slade, Jr.); Collins. She is also survived by fifteen nieces and nephews, four great nieces.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Contee AME Zion Scholarship Fund.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Stewart Funeral Home



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