Betty Ann Gray

She was the youngest of twelve siblings: Five brothers preceded her in death Theodore Sanders, George Sanders, Leroy Sanders, Willie (Juanita) Sanders and Robert (Ruby) Sanders.

Betty dedicated her life to Christ at an early age. She later became a member of the Church of Christ in 2007. Betty grew up in the 4th Ward Community where she still has a host of family and friends. She graduated from David T. Howard High School. Ms. Betty was joined in holy matrimony to the late Willie James Gray, in 1973. From that union, they were blessed with three wonderful children.

Betty pursued a career as a household caretaker for over 30 plus years. She retired from Macy’s Inc. in 2009. Betty truly enjoyed life. Some of her favorite past times were thrifting with her daughter and gardening, “The Master Gardner”, as she often called herself. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandson, Carter, and volunteering at his school. Betty became known as the school’s “Nana.” Also, she loved having cookouts with her Big Sister, Glenda. However, what she enjoyed most was attending church and traveling with her family.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory: three wonderful children two sons, Charles (Toni) Little, Demetrius Gray and her devoted and loving daughter, Kimberly Gray; three brothers, Jimmy Sanders, Willie (Mary) Sanders, Eddie (Lula) Sanders, three sisters: Glenda Davis, Mary Ann Bulger and Angela Bulger; five grandchildren, Autumn Glover, Ashley Glover, Jalissa Little, Cameron Deion Walker, and Carter James Walker; one great-grandson Elijah Glover; and one special niece, Patricia Ann Sanders, and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends.