Ora K. (Walker) Gray |
| Posted 2009-04-16 by Sharon |
| The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ July 11, 2001, page A16 Ora K. Walker Gray passed away July 6. She was 88. Ora was born April 4, 1913 in Klondyke, Ariz. to A.G. and Jesse Wootan Walker, with brothers Ira and Jerry, and sisters Thelma, Violet, Cassie and Irene. Ora was a graduate of Wickenburg High School. Being an Arizona native and her Walker heritage was a source of pride to her. Ora married Clifford Gray in November 1931 in Wickenburg and she moved to the Gray Ranch near Bagdad. The couple raised six children: Marvin, Robert, Charles, Dick, Kathy and Joe. Selling the ranch in 1962, the couple moved to Wickenburg and raised their oldest grandson, R.L. Ora had six children, 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and an open house to many others that still consider themselves part of the family. She was preceded in death by Clifford, her husband of 65 years; sons Marvin, Robert and Dick; a grandson, Rick; and two brothers and two sisters. Surviving Ora are sons Charles and wife Janet, Joe and wife Ruth, daughter Kathy and husband Denny, and sisters Cassie and Irene. Ora will be extremely missed by family, friends, and the Wickenburg Church of Christ. Visitation was Tuesday at the Wickenburg Funeral Home. Services will be today (Wednesday, July 11) at 10 a.m. at the Wickenburg Funeral Home. A short graveside service will follow at the Wickenburg Municipal Cemetery. Donations in Ora K. Walker Gray's name can be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation or to the Wickenburg Church of Christ, 395 S. Mariposa St., Wickenburg, Ariz. 85390. The Wickenburg Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements. See Also: Find a Grave |
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