Mary Gray Obituary

Mary Gray

Mary Louise (Welly) Gray, 95, of Woodville, passed peacefully away Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. Mary was born May 5, 1927, in Wooster, to the late Simon and Emma (Wangler) Welly. She married the love of her life, James Gray, on Jan. 28, 1950 in Fostoria, and he preceded her in death in 1996.

Mary worked as secretary and office manager for Dr. Pennell. She was a former member of Our Lady of Lourdes in Genoa and of St. Michael's in Gibsonburg, where she was very active in many activities. Mary was currently a member of St. Michael of the Archangel Catholic Church in Findlay. She enjoyed gardening and was a member of Woodville Garden Club. Mary was also a member of Woodville Historical Society. Mary was a kind and giving person and continued this after death with donating her body to science.

Mary is survived by her daughters, M. Jane (Gareld) Jones of Boone, Iowa, and Susan (Michael) Rospert of Pinehurst, North Carolina; son, Scott (Jackie Quinn) Gray of Findlay; grandchildren, Anthony (Kristy) Rospert, Michael "Mickey" (Lauren) Rospert, Stephanie (Clinton) Mallord, Jennifer Jones, Aaron (Nikky) Jones, David Jones, Quinn Gray, and Hannah Gray; great-grandchildren, Kennedy Rospert, Keeley Rospert, Max Jones, and Rocco Jones; and great-great-grandchild, Novalee Gray. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James; and brothers, Vincent, Ralph, and Charles.

Memorial Mass will be 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, at St. Michael of the Archangel Catholic Church. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Friday at the church.

Her earthly remains will be cremated at a later date and will be buried at Fountain Cemetery next to her husband, James. Memorial contributions in Mary's honor may be gifted to St. Michael Catholic Church, Primrose, or Bridge Hospice.

The family would like to thank all the of the staff at both Primrose and Bridge Hospice who treated our Mom with compassion and respect.