## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Maggie Copeland Gray, 102, died on 17 Dec 1990 in Verona. Born on 23 Nov 1888 in Nansemond County, she lived in Norfolk for 24 years before moving to Verona in 1968. She was a member of Oakland Christian Church. Her husband, William A. Gray Sr., died on 21 Jul 1963.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

A service was conducted on 20 Dec 1990 at Oakland Christian Church in Suffolk by Rev. David L. Wilson. The family received friends from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Burial was in the church cemetery.

## Transcript

MAGGIE C. GRAY

VERONA - Maggie Copeland Gray, 102, of Verona, died at 12:15 a.m. Monday (Dec. 17, 1990) at Kings Daughters Hospital.

She was born Nov. 23, 1888 in Nansemond County, a daughter of John S. and Virtley (Stephenson) Copeland. She also lived in Norfolk for 24 years prior to living in Verona since 1968.

She was a member of Oakland Christian Church.

She married William A. Gray Sr. on Oct. 18, 1908. He preceded her in death July 21, 1963.

Survivors include two sons, William A. Jr. of Suffolk and John S. Gray of Verona; one sister, Mrs. C. P. Darden Sr. of Portsmouth; three brothers, John S. of Norfolk, Elmer E. of Hampton and Thomas J. Copeland of Portsmouth; and nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

A service will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday [Dec. 20, 1990] at Oakland Christian Church in Suffolk by the Rev. David L. Wilson. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The body is at Lindsey Weyers Cave Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the home of her son, John S. Gray, 4620 Lee Highway, Verona. Memorial contributions may be made to the Becky Godwin Scholarship Fund, c/o Oakland Christian Church, P.O. Box 2008, Suffolk, Va. 23432.

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Field   | Information                   |
|---------|-------------------------------|
| Name    | Maggie Copeland Gray          |
| Age     | 102 years                     |
| Birth   | 23 Nov 1888; Nansemond County |
| Death   | 17 Dec 1990; Verona           |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                   | Relationship         | Residence  |
|------------------------|----------------------|------------|
| John S. Copeland       | Father               | Unknown    |
| Virtley Stephenson     | Mother               | Unknown    |
| William A. Gray Sr.    | Husband (deceased)   | Unknown    |
| William A. Gray Jr.    | Son                  | Suffolk    |
| John S. Gray           | Son                  | Verona     |
| Mrs. C. P. Darden Sr.  | Sister               | Portsmouth |
| John S. Copeland       | Brother              | Norfolk    |
| Elmer E. Copeland      | Brother              | Hampton    |
| Thomas J. Copeland     | Brother              | Portsmouth |
## Publication Details

| Field         | Information           |
|---------------|---------------        |
| Newspaper     | The Daily News Leader |
| Location      | Staunton, Virginia    |
| Date          | 18 Dec 1990           |
| Page          | 2                     |
## Other Relevant Information

Maggie Copeland Gray was a member of Oakland Christian Church. She had nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Her body was at Lindsey Weyers Cave Funeral Home. Memorial contributions could be made to the Becky Godwin Scholarship Fund, c/o Oakland Christian Church, P.O. Box 2008, Suffolk, Va. 23432.