Lois Jean Gray Obituary
The family of Lois Jean Gray of Milan, Missouri announces her passing on September 24, 2026. Lois, born on June 11, 1938, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lois Jean Gray to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ray W. Dunkin and Neita Dunkin (Harbert); her husband Gary Clifton Gray; her daughter-in-law Denise Gray; her foster son Everett Hessenflow; her great grandchild Austin Cole Brummitt; her siblings, Lucille Tolle, Mary Clark, Lillian Clark, Opal Thornburg, Trulan Dunkin, Leon Dunkin and Raymond Dunkin; and her brother-in-law Forney Harvey.
She is survived by: her children, Debbie Gray of Milan, Gary Gray, Jr. of Purdin, Jeffrey Gray (Judy) of Rothville, MO and Steve Gray (Candi) of Milan; her grandchildren, Josh Shields, Brandy Gray, Rebecca Gray, Jerad Gray, Jordan Gray, Aaron Gray, Kyle Penrod, Faith Alobaidan, Skyler Gray, Cammie Burbank, Trent Gray, Kyle Ward and Kade Ward; her brother Fred Dunkin (Sharon) of Douds, IA; and her siblings-in-law, Walter Thornburg of Keosauqua, IA and Carmen Nadine Harvey of Browning. She is also survived by 19 Great Grandchildren; 8 Great Great Grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 30th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Ruschmeier-Smith Funeral Home (120 W 4th St, Milan, MO 63556). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 30th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Schrock Cemetery.
