Barbara Gray Obituary Barbara Vinson Gray July 9, 1943 － April 19, 2021 Franklin － Barbara Vinson Gray, 77, passed away April 19, 2021 in Sentara Obici Hospital. Born in Franklin on July 9, 1943, she was the daughter of the late James Tommie Vinson and Jean Drake Vinson. Barbara is also predeceased by a brother, Wilson Vinson. Barbara was a 1961 graduate of Franklin High School and a graduate of Pan American Business School in Richmond. She was a fabulous cook, loved to work on crafts and go to craft shows and absolutely loved Christmas. Barbara was a member of Franklin Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 32 years, Lonnie Lee Gray, Jr.; a son, Loyd "Brad" Bradshaw, III and his wife Bethanne of Suffolk; two grandchildren, Rachel and Matthew Bradshaw; and a great grandchild, Willow. A Funeral Service will be held at 2PM Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Gibson officiating. Burial will follow in Poplar Spring Cemetery off of Homestead Lane. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home. To view the live stream, click the link below. *Note you do not need to be a Facebook member to watch the live stream (https://m.facebook.com/Wright-Funeral-Home-114251662075086/) www.wrightuneralhome.org Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Jul. 19, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Barbara-Gray 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/barbara-gray-obituary?id=52490953 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Barbara Vinson Gray, 77, passed away on 19 April 2021. Born on 9 July 1943, she was a skilled cook, craft enthusiast, and Christmas lover. She was a member of Franklin Baptist Church and is survived by her husband, son, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service was held on 22 April 2021 at Wright Funeral Home. Burial followed in Poplar Spring Cemetery off of Homestead Lane. ## The Edited Obituary Barbara Vinson Gray 9 July 1943 - 19 April 2021 Franklin - Barbara Vinson Gray, 77, passed away on 19 April 2021 in Sentara Obici Hospital. Born in Franklin on 9 July 1943, she was the daughter of the late James Tommie Vinson and Jean Drake Vinson. Barbara was also predeceased by a brother, Wilson Vinson. Barbara was a 1961 graduate of Franklin High School and a graduate of Pan American Business School in Richmond. She was a fabulous cook, loved to work on crafts and go to craft shows, and absolutely loved Christmas. Barbara was a member of Franklin Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 32 years, Lonnie Lee Gray, Jr.; a son, Loyd "Brad" Bradshaw, III, and his wife Bethanne of Suffolk; two grandchildren, Rachel and Matthew Bradshaw; and a great-grandchild, Willow. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, 22 April 2021, in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Gibson officiating. Burial will follow in Poplar Spring Cemetery off of Homestead Lane. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home. To view the live stream, click the link below. *Note you do not need to be a Facebook member to watch the live stream (https://m.facebook.com/Wright-Funeral-Home-114251662075086/) www.wrightfuneralhome.org Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory , Franklin on 19 July 2023. ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Barbara Vinson Gray | |---------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 77 years | | Birth | 9 July 1943; Franklin, Virginia | | Death | 19 April 2021; Sentara Obici Hospital, Franklin, Virginia | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|---------------------|--------------------| | Barbara Vinson Gray | Decedent | Franklin, Virginia | | Lonnie Lee Gray, Jr. | Spouse | Franklin, Virginia | | James Tommie Vinson | Parent | Franklin, Virginia | | Jean Drake Vinson | Parent | Franklin, Virginia | | Loyd Brad Bradshaw, III | Child | Suffolk, Virginia | | Bethanne Bradshaw | Daughter-in-law | Suffolk, Virginia | | Rachel Bradshaw | Grandchild | Suffolk, Virginia | | Matthew Bradshaw | Grandchild | Suffolk, Virginia | | Willow Bradshaw | Great-grandchild | Suffolk, Virginia | | Wilson Vinson | Predeceased Sibling | --- | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Barbara Vinson Gray was a 1961 graduate of Franklin High School. 2. Barbara Vinson Gray was a graduate of Pan American Business School in Richmond. 3. Barbara Vinson Gray was a fabulous cook and loved to work on crafts and go to craft shows. 4. Barbara Vinson Gray absolutely loved Christmas. 5. Barbara Vinson Gray was a member of Franklin Baptist Church.