Della Gray Napier Obituary

We announce the death of Della Gray Napier in Hazard, Kentucky, born in Clay, Kentucky, who passed away on October 4, 2026, at the age of 69. Della will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. 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, Matthew Gray and Edith Davidson Gray; her husband Clayton; her son Shannon Napier; her sister Joyce Hurst; her parents-in-law, Edna Gibson Napier and Raleigh Napier; and her brother Delbert Gray.

She is survived by: her son Steven Napier; her sisters, Carolyn Wagers and Mary Edith Mosley; her grandchildren, Baylan Sizemore and Tyler Shane Napier; her sister-in-law Flora Ann Hensley; and her close friends, Shirley Couch, Janice Estep Collett, Eva Stevenson, Pearl Roberts and Terry Maggard.