Faye was born on January 23, 1951, in Comanche, Texas, to Benjamin Franklin McNew, Jr. and Gracie Vera McFarlin McNew. She worked alongside her husband in the fields most of her life.
She married the love of her life, Billy Ray Gray, on June 16, 1971 in Hamilton, Texas. She gained a friend and a sister-in-law, Bonnie Pagitt in this union. Linda Gray, another sister-in-law was also a blessing from this marriage.
She was lovingly cared for by Bonnie and John. They became her support and strength after the passing of her husband, Billy. A fond relationship grew between her, Bonnie and John. Not a day went by that Faye didn't receive a phone call or visit from them. She was also very loved and cared for by Linda.
Faye is survived by her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John and Bonnie Pagitt, and her sister-in-law Linda Gray.
Faye was preceded in death by their husband Billy Ray Gray; Her father Benjamin Franklin McNew, Jr. and her mother Gracie Vera (McFarlin) McNew.
Faye was also preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
A visitation for Faye will be held Sunday, September 17, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Riley Funeral Home, 402 West Main Street, Hamilton, Texas 76531. A graveside service will occur Monday, September 18, 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Turnbow Cemetery, Cr 263 off Fm 219 in the Dublin area, Texas.
Serving as pallbearers are Johnathon Pagitt, Jerry Beck and Dale Sills.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.rileyfuneral.com for the Gray family.
