Shirley Gray Obituary
The passing of Shirley Gray (Bridgeton, New Jersey) occurred on September 25, 2026. Shirley, born on June 9, 1943, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Shirley Gray or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Preston Beals and Millie Beals; her husband Richard J. Gray, Sr.; her son Richard J. Gray, Jr.; her sister Eva Gray; and her daughter-in-law Dana Gray.
She is survived by: her children, Shirleen Gray of Bridgeton, Violet Gray of Fairfield Twp, Rodney Gray of Fairfield Twp, Jonathan Gray of Millville, Robert Gray of Fairfield Twp and Tosha Gray of Bridgeton; her grandchildren, Nakeya Gray-Harris (Jamaal) of Vineland, Shirley and Richard; her caregivers, Vience Saunders, Jr. (Kortnie) of Bridgeton, Vanequa Saunders of Bridgeton, Venisha Saunders of Bridgeton, Veyonce Saunders of Bridgeton, Shameka Powell of Fairfield Twp, Keairrah Powell of Fairfield Twp, Jamire Gray of Nebraska, Jeri Gray of Glassboro, Janay Sapp of Glassboro, Brockheem Butler of Berlin, Marshon Butler of Atlantic City, Tahjmere Butler of Millville, Toshera Butler of Bridgeton, Brashawn Butler of Bridgeton, Tessera Winrow of Bridgeton and Rashon Gray of Vineland; Clara Wellington, Preston Beals, Jr., James Beals, Sr., Joseph Beals, Sr. and Vanessa Beals. She is also survived by 11 Great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild.
Viewing will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Union Baptist Temple (30 M. L. K. Jr Wy, Bridgeton, NJ 08302). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Laurel Lawn Cemetery (170 Old Deerfield Pike, Bridgeton, NJ 08302).
