Obituary of Arlene M. Gray

Arlene M. Gray was born Arlene M. Parker in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 4, 1944. Arlene was the second child of the departed Willabell Jones and Daniel Parker. Arlene was educated in the Philadelphia School System, and later pursued studies to become a certified nursing assistant. Arlene married Thomas E. Gray. As her family grew, she became a homemaker and spent over twenty years taking care of her family. She was the mother of five beautiful children; late Lolita Gray, Thomas Gray Jr., Arlean Gray, Amanda Pong, and Stacy Gray. Arlene knew life without God was not a full life and was a member of St. Matthews Baptist Church in Williamstown, NJ. She was a faithful member who loved the Lord, her family, and the church community. Arlene enjoyed spending time with her family, who were the most important part of her life. She is predeceased by her mother, Willabell Jones; her father, Daniel Parker; her brother, Charlie Parker; and daughter, Lolita Gray. She leaves to cherish her memories; her children, Thomas Gray Jr. (Danielle), Arlean Gray, Amanda Pong (Warren), and Stacy Gray (Marcia); and her siblings, David Parker, Wesley Parker, Daniel Parker, Stephen Parker, Cynthia Parker, Nathaniel Parker, Wendy Neal, and Glenn Parker. A host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, and friends. She will be deeply missed by many and her memory will live on through her loved ones.