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Obituary For Geneva Gray
Mrs. Geneva Evelyn Mae Gray was born May18,1934, in East Preston, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, to Daniel W. Gray and Mary L. (Clayton) Gray.
She grew up in East Preston attending Partridge River Elementary School and later Queen Elizabeth High School in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where upon graduation became the first person from East Preston to graduate High School.
Mrs. Gray taught Elementary School at Partridge River until she met Paul Nehemiah Gray an American Serviceman of the United States Navy, from South Carolina, on leave in Halifax. They were married April 22, 1953, in East Preston at the home of her parents.
Mrs. Gray moved to Boston, Mass., where her husband was stationed, and where five of her six
children were born. The family moved to Spartanburg, South Carolina in 1960, where the six child was born and the children were raised, but always going back to spend time in Canada visiting family and friends. Mrs. Gray lived at the home in Fairforest until her passing. Mrs. Gray was predeceased by her husband of almost 30 years Paul N. Gray, and sons Paul E.
Gray, and Kevin A. Gray.
She is survived by sons, Rev Darryl G. (Sonya) Gray, St. Louis, Missouri, Rev. Glenn D. Gray, Spartanburg, daughters Valerie L. Gray, Spartanburg, Shawna L. Cohen, Gaffney, and daughter-in-law Sandra N. Gray, Columbia, S.C. Twenty-nine grandchildren, eighty-one great- grandchildren, forty-six great-great grandchildren. Special thanks to granddaughter Latasha Duzant and the Duzant family, and life-long friend, Mrs.Virginia Geter.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 1:00pm at New Bedford Baptist Church, 210 New Bedford Church Road, Campobello, SC.
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Sincere condolences to all family members. I will miss a dear friend and relative. May she rest in peace. Brenda Clayton and Family. Belleville, Ontario Canada
My deep condolences to all of my Gray Family on the passing of Aunt Nievie. May she Rest In Eternal Peace and may God comfort you all as you go through this difficult time. 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏
Our deepest condolences to your family
The Youth and Young Adults Ministry at Greater Fairfax Missionary Baptist Church send our prayers to Reverend Darryl Gray, First Lady Sonya Gray and family. Sis Dr. Anthony
My deepest condolences to Rev. Darryl, Rev. Glenn and the entire Gray Family. May Mother Geneva Rest In Peace. May God continue to comfort each and everyone of you. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. God bless you all 🙏🏽❤️
My Deepest condolences to Rev. Darryl and Rev. Glenn and the entire Gray family. May Mother Geneva Rest In Peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to each and everyone of you. God bless you. 🙏🏽❤️
Even though we never met, there is a strong connection through our Family.The importance you held for us an yourself .How much you are loved is understood. Thank You for Everything Great Grandmother. With the upmost Peace an Respect.
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Our deepest condolences on the homegoing of your beloved mother. May God's comfort be with you and your family.
My deepest condolence to the Gray family. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Prayers to you in the coming days.
To my cousins, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Aunt Geneva was one of my favorite people. She was very quiet and soft spoken. I have a few wonderful memories of her that I will forever cherish. Take your rest Auntie.
Although I never had the privilege of meeting Mrs. Geneva Gray personally, I've had the joy of knowing members of the Gray family — and what remarkable individuals they are. Their kindness, strength, and warmth speak volumes about the beautiful legacy she must have left behind. My deepest condolences to the entire family. May her memory continue to be a source of comfort, strength, and inspiration. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
My deepest condolences to all the family..
Michelle, Jeff, Ashlynn Hatfield
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Rev. Gray and family I extend my deepest sympathies, prayers, and condolences.
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My deepest condolences to the Gray Family
To the Gray Family,
You have my deepest and sincere sympathy at this time. I will always remember my visit and the time I spent with Nevi. Continue to hold onto God's unchanging hand. Keeping each and everyone in prayer.
In Christian Sympathy, Cousin Beverley Gray Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada
My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Gray family in the passing of Mrs. Geneva. May God be a source of comfort and strength as you go through this most difficult time.
It's with deep sympathy that we are shocked by your passing you will definitely be missed in every way possible keeping our family in prayer at this time we love you Sheritta and Jennifer Boler
Our sincere condolences to the Gray Family....the Harris Family
Sincere condolences to our families in South Carolina and beyond concerning the passing of our dear and beloved Cousin Geneva aka 'Nevi'. Although she is physically departed she remains in our hearts 💞 and minds. She was a trailblazer and loved the Lord. She was blessed, humble and highly favoured. Many of her colleagues, students, friends and family will remember her for the indelible positive impact she made on their lives.
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