Gaynelle Gray Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gaynelle Gray in Guthrie, Oklahoma, who passed away on May 10, 2026, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gaynelle Gray to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James "Jimmie" Ellis and Minnie Brannon Ellis; her husbands, Dr. Otto Carley of Mountain Park and Thomas Gray; and her stepson Nathan Gray.
She is survived by: her children, Dr. James Carley (Rita) of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Cathryn Carley Franks (General (Ret) and Caryn Carley Maher (Thomas) of Austin, Texas.; her grandchildren, Jason Carley (Erin) of Mannford, Oklahoma, Jacqueline Franks (Lieutenant General (Ret), Andrea Carley Wilson (Jodie) of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Tara Maher of Austin, Texas and Killian Maher of Austin, Texas.; her brother Don Brannon Ellis (Janice) of Roosevelt, Oklahoma.; and her stepchildren, Gary Gray (Jenelle) of Edmond, Stanley Gray of Omaha, Larry Gray (Wina) of Enid and Renee Gray (Wes Franklin) of Wichita.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson's Alliance of Oklahoma or to a charity of your choice.
