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1933
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2023
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Mary Grey Obituary
Loving wife of Horace Noel Grey, Sr. (dec.). Loving mother of Jackie (Eric), Janet (Willie), and Faye. Great matriarch and sister to 8 siblings, Archbishop Steven G. Thompson (Merlean), Lorraine Davis-Jones, Ernestine White, Florence Ford, Herbert Thompson (dec.), Ora Lee Riley-Thompson (dec.), and Uriah Thompson, Jr. (dec.). Adored grandmother of 31. On January 27, 2023 we lost an amazing woman, gentle, loving and smart! She enjoyed 89 years and left a Legacy of Love. We will miss Mary, but we know that she is in a better place. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 11th, 2023, 10:00 am at True Believers Missionary Baptist Church located at 7801 S. Wolcott Ave., Chicago, IL 60620, (masks optional), followed immediately by Internment at Lincoln Cemetery at 12300 Kedzie Avenue, Blue Island, IL 60406 followed by Repast at the Kroc Center. Funeral Services provided by Golden Gate Funeral Home 2036 West 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60620, 773-846-7900. Inquiries: [email protected]
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Vanita Boyd
July 1, 2024
Been thinking about my beautiful Aunt Mary! I miss you! RIP!
New Year's 2023
Faye Grey
January 10, 2024
Mom, January 27th marks first year anniversary without hearing your voice on our morning calls. But I see your influence and powerful spirit everywhere.
Remembering our good times together gives me strength to carry on.
Missing you.
Faye Grey
December 13, 2023
Mom, you tried to prepare me but I wasn't. I am honoring your memory and our special friendship kinship as Mother/Daughter/Friends. I look at the last special birthday card you gave me last year and in your own pen you outline "Guide to Life" and the first thing sticks with me every day is "Take Care of Yourself Faye" and that this is my quest.
Thank you for always being there for me and all the joy, fun, lessons and good times that you bestowed upon our family. You are simply the Best!
Signed: Your Eternal Friend/Daughter "Luv" Faye
Vanita Boyd
December 12, 2023
I am really missing my beautiful Aunt! I thank god for all of time I was able to spend with her during her visits to St. Louis. She once told me "you deserve to be happy." Rest in Paradise my beautiful aunt!
Sheila Settles
February 11, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sharon Gary
February 5, 2023
Oh Ms. Grey, I miss you my friend. I will never be able to eat another bowl or plate of cheese with grits without remembering you. Your beautiful smile is permanently embedded in my mine. I have so many beautiful memories of you, laughing, talking, shopping, making sweet potatoe pies and just plain old sitting around goofing off, and the pleasure was all mine. I love you unconditionally my Friend. I know you are at peace because you have gone home to your Father the Lord.
Sharon Gary
Sharon Gary
February 5, 2023
Oh Mrs. Grey, my heart is so full. There are so many things I want to write but there is not enough time or space to do it. But, I will never be able to eat a bowl or plate of grits with cheese without thinking about you. Your smile is permanently embedded in my memory, and the pleasure has been all mine. Unconditional love is what I have for you my FRIEND. I know you are resting peacefully because you have gone home to your father. GOD BLESS
Sharon Gary
Janet J Garrett
February 4, 2023
You've been a blessing in my life Mom, I will never stop thinking about you, loving you and thanking God for you. Love your daughter Janet.
James Grey
February 4, 2023
Thanks for being so loving and so kind to me. I´ll love and cherish your memories forever. Your nephew James
Vanita Boyd
February 4, 2023
My beautiful Aunt Mary! Thank you for being a wonderful Aunt
Vanita Boyd
February 4, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
June Allen
February 4, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Faye Renee
February 4, 2023
Mother, I carry you in my heart daily. Missing you so much. Until we meet again. Your daughter Faye.
Faye Renee
February 4, 2023
Mother, it's true. You are irreplaceable. Miss you so much .
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