Mary Helen Eason Gray

Mary Helen Eason Gray, 89, passed away on May 26, 2023. She was born September 19, 1933, in St. Charles to Elmer and Millie Jones Eason.

On December 31, 1953, Mary Helen married Billy Bob Gray.

Mary Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 56 years Bill Gray; infant son Billy Bob Gray, Jr.; great-granddaughter Taylor Michelle Mosley; and brother Billy Gene Eason.

She is survived by her children Sandra Stephens, Linda Nowlen (Jackie), and Terry Michael "Mike" Gray (Margie); seven grandchildren Angela Craig (Michael), Alicia Jackson (Josh), Andrea Harris (Tony), Colby Ross (Chelsey), Amber Ross, Thomas Gray (Jennifer), and Tosha Simpson (Ty); twelve great-grandchildren Ashley, Carter, Charlie Brewton, Mason Gray, Grayden and Millie Simpson, Tyler Mosley (Abby), Greyson Craig, Carson and Conner Ross, Olivia Jackson, and Lundyn Harris; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, at DeWitt Cemetery. www.essexfuneralhome.com