Funeral service for Mildred Gray, 87, of Opelika, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church, 650 Jeter Avenue, Opelika, AL, 36801 with interment in Evergreen Cemetery, 1409 Monroe Avenue, Opelika, AL, 36801, Reverend Clifford E. Jones will officiate.

Mrs. Gray, who passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama, was born February 20, 1939, in Lee County, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Friday, February 27, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The family will be present from 5:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.

Mrs. Gray will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.

Mildred’s life and legacy will be cherished by: her children, Brenda, Jennifer, Jeffrey, Stanley (Ericka), Valerie, Rodney, Robert (Charlotte) and Constance; her grandchildren, Shambrina, Justin, Quwanda, Jeremy, Faydra, Jarvis (Whitney), Cedric, Jacquez (Ashley), Marquez (Erin), Ariana, Rodney, Jr., Jermaine, Alexis, Torrance, Darius, DeMarquis, Tonekia, Cratesha, Fashonda and Brittany; her great-grandchildren, Jayda, Chenya, Justin II, Ambrose, Destiney, Diamond, Azorian, Zavaion, Ahriona, Elias, Whitley, Willow, Ashton, Ti’erica, Torey, Khristopher, Trinity, TJ, Jalan, Jadan, Jayah, Jeremiah, Journey, Jacob, Joshua, Nyla, Ryshawn, Jr., Brielle, Kassidy and Jaion; her sister, Clara Delano Curtis Haynes; uncles, Ben Curtis and OD (Willie Carrie) Curtis; aunt, Odessa Curtis Miller; special nephew, Elton Curtis; special great-nephew, Monzavous (Rae) Edwards; special nieces, Diana Gray Clark and Shana Cox Fountain; sister-in-law, Fannie Parker Roberts; brother-in-law, Anthony “Peter” Aiken; other nieces, nephews, cousins, chosen children, friends and her church family.

Our family would like to express our deepest and most sincere gratitude for the overwhelming love, prayers, and support shown during this time of loss. The calls, visits, cards, flowers, meals, and every act of kindness have wrapped us in comfort when we needed it most. A special "thank you" is extended to Free Standing ED Staff; East Alabama Medical Center 5SE Staff and CTC East Staff, Doctors Hiren Patel, Grant Nelson, Mary Ann Shannon, Kerri S. Bevis, Kendale Dixon, Stuart Malave, James Lennon, Jahanna Ray and Arsh Patel.

Thank you to those who shared stories, laughter, and tears with us. Hearing how her strength, beauty, grace, and gentle spirit touched so many lives has been a priceless gift. She loved deeply and wholeheartedly, and your kindness reflects the legacy she leaves behind.

To our family and friends who have stood beside us — we are forever grateful. Your support has reminded us that love does not end; it continues in the hearts of those she nurtured and cherished.

With grateful hearts,
The Family of the Late Mildred Curtis Gray

The funeral service for Mildred Gray will be streamed live. Please use the following link to attend virtually: www.greaterpeacechurch.org