Carey Gray

Carey Gray, 102, of Galesburg, died at 2:27 a.m. Monday, October 30, 2017 at Marigold Health Care Center, Galesburg.   Carey was born November 23, 1914 in Vandale, AR the daughter of Paul and Ophelia (Starks) Hinton.  She married Homer J.T. Gray on November 4, 1933 in Wynne, AR.  He preceded her in death on August 4, 1995.  Carey is survived by one son, Homer J.T. (Michele) Grey, Jr. of Denver, CO; one daughter, Debra (Mark) Grey-Gibson of Galesburg; nine grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; eleven great great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Along with her husband and parents, Carey was preceded in death by eleven brothers and sisters; one daughter, Floyd Lee Hinton; and one grandson.   Carey was a homemaker and spent many years cleaning houses for others.  She was a longtime member of Second Baptist Church.  She enjoyed traveling, and  dancing.  Carey was also an avid gardener and enjoyed hunting for and finding four leaf clovers.  She also loved to cheer on her Chicago Bulls and Cubs.  Mostly, she loved spending time with her family.   Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.  Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m.  Pastor Johnnie Trammell-Goodson will officiate.  Burial will follow in East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg.  Memorials may be made to OSF Hospice; the Alzheimer’s Association; or a charity of the donor’s choosing.