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Hazel and Robert E. Gray

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Robert E. "Gene" Gray, of Clarendon, not knowing what to do without the love of his life, Helen, so God had mercy on him and called him home on Sept. 7, 2015, at the age of 74. Hazel Francis Gray died peacefully at home in the early morning hours of Sept. 3, 2015, after a long battle with breast cancer. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God and support of so many helped her exceed all expectations. Hazel was born Feb. 21, 1941, in Clarendon to George W. and Winnie Mae Wilhite Miller. Gene was born March 30, 1938, in Little Rock to Robert and Violet Pullman Gray. He was a gun dealer, avid hunter and lover of the outdoors. Married for 55 years, Gene and Hazel raised three dear children in Stuttgart – Sheila, Scarlette and Gena. After tragically losing their oldest daughter, they continued to fight on even stronger in their faith. They was able to see seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren born, loving each of them with every ounce of their souls. Hazel and Gene were faithful and caring wife and husband, a loving and supportive mother and father, a "Nanny" and "Paw Paw" to all grandchildren, great-grandchildren and children in general. They were beloved sister and brother, aunt and uncle, cousins and numerous nieces, nephews and close family friends to count. They were members of St. John's Lutheran Church. They were preceded in death by their daughter, Sheila Gray Hamilton. Hazel was also preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Willa Mae Miller. Gene was preceded in death by his parents and his wife; two brothers, Don Gray and Kenneth Gray; and two sisters, Carol Gray and Bobbie Gray. Hazel and Gene are survived by two daughters, Scarlette (Mike) White of Crossett and Gena (Allen) Powers of Maumelle; seven grandchildren, Mitchell (Lara) Powers, Chad (Shada) Hamilton, Victoria Powers, Logan White, Colin White, Graycyn Powers and Heath Powers; and four great-grandchildren, Stephanie and Lexie White, Madelyn Kate Powers and Shyla Grace Tanksley. Hazel is also survived by three brothers, Sidney Miller and David Miller of Clarendon and George Washington "Hoot" Miller of Batesville. Gene is also survived by a sister, Brenda (Randy) Gaspard of Alexandria, La. A memorial service, officiated by Pastor Don White, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at St. John's Lutheran Church followed by a brief service at Lone Tree Cemetery. Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church. Please go to www.turpin-co.com to sign the online guestbook.

Published September 9, 2015

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