Oretha Gray's obituary , Passed away on July 20, 2025 in Kinston, North Carolina

Oretha Gray

February 17, 1943 - July 20, 2025 (82 years old)

Kinston, North Carolina

Oretha Gray's obituary , Passed away on July 20, 2025 in Kinston, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
R. Swinson Funeral Service

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Oretha Gray

February 17, 1943 - July 20, 2025 (82 years old)

Kinston, North Carolina

Oretha Gray Obituary

The passing of Oretha Gray of Kinston, North Carolina leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 20, 2025 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Oretha Gray to show support.

Though Oretha has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She is survived by: her husband Lewis Gray; her daughter Reyvonne Gray of Kinston; and her sister Barbara Parks of LaGrange.

Visitation was held on Friday, July 25th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the R. Swinson Funeral Services (208 E Blount St, Kinston, NC 28501). A funeral service was held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Robert Swinson Jr. Memorial Chapel (208 E Blount St, Kinston, NC 28501). A burial was held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Fairview Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
R. Swinson Funeral Service



Fri

July 25

Visitation

R. Swinson Funeral Services
208 E Blount St, Kinston, NC 28501

Sat

July 26

Funeral service

Robert Swinson Jr. Memorial Chapel
208 E Blount St, Kinston, NC 28501

Sat

July 26

Burial

Fairview Cemetery

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