Sharon L. Gray

Sharon L. Gray, 74, of Oswego, passed away at 6:10 p.m., Thursday, June 13, 2019, at the home of her daughter, Joyce, in Independence.

She was born on October 7, 1944, to Orville and Thelma (Taylor) Puckett in Columbus, Kansas. Growing up in Columbus, Sharon graduated from Columbus High School in 1962.

Following high school, Sharon worked in nursing homes as a CNA, a medication aide and an activity director. Sharon was a member of the First Baptist Church in Columbus. One of her favorite things to do was visiting Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Sharon's greatest enjoyment came from spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.

On May 29, 1962, Sharon and Wallace L. Gray were married in Columbus, Kansas. In 1981, the family moved and made their home in Oswego, Kansas. Wallace L. Gray, Sr., preceded her in death on April 9, 2006.

Survivors Include:

Two Sons – Wally Gray, Jr. and his wife, Shelly, of McCune, Kansas

Billy Gray and his wife, Krissy, of Oswego, Kansas

Two Daughters – Joyce Gray of Independence, Kansas

Anna Tyree and husband, Melvin, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Eight Grandchildren

Five Great-Grandchildren

One Brother – Ronnie Puckett and his wife, Judy, of Baxter Springs, Kansas

One Sister – Cindy Clough and her husband, Dennis, of Jackson, Tennessee

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Gray, Sr.; her parents; one brother, John Puckett, and one great-granddaughter, Addison Gray.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the Assembly of God Church in Oswego. Burial will be in the Oswego Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to help defray funeral costs. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.