Neva (Roden) Gray's obituary , Passed away on July 30, 2025 in Ruston, Louisiana

Neva (Roden) Gray

May 31, 1926 - July 30, 2025 (99 years old)

Ruston, Louisiana

Neva (Roden) Gray's obituary , Passed away on July 30, 2025 in Ruston, Louisiana

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Neva (Roden) Gray

May 31, 1926 - July 30, 2025 (99 years old)

Ruston, Louisiana

Neva (Roden) Gray Obituary

We bid farewell to Neva (Roden) Gray of Ruston, Louisiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 30, 2025 at the age of 99. Neva touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Rufus R. Roden and Elvie Roden Walsworth; her husband Dois Lee Gray; and her grandson Jeff Blackstock. She is survived by: her daughters, Gwendolyn Lowrey (Jimmie) and Patti Smith (Alton); her grandchildren, Greg Blackstock, Scotty Blackstock (Gena), Amy Duck (Patrick), Tena Stevenson (Randall) and Pam Blackstock (Thomas); her great grandchildren, Samantha Rich (Jake), Shelby Chandler (Connor), James Gregory Lebrun, Trevor Blackstock, Cam Blackstock, Colby Duck (Reagan), Colin Duck (Katelyn), Audrey Duck, Sawyer Stevenson and Thiessen Stevenson; and her great great grandchildren, Emersyn Rich, Eli Chandler, Jordyn Duck, Wesley Duck and Wyatt Duck.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 2nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel (228 Allen Ave, Jonesboro, LA 71251). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 2nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, August 2nd 2025 at the Old Bethel Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Southern Funeral Homes



Sat

Aug 02

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel
228 Allen Ave, Jonesboro, LA 71251

Sat

Aug 02

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel
228 Allen Ave, Jonesboro, LA 71251

Sat

Aug 02

Burial

Old Bethel Cemetery

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