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1922 - 2010
 Lavelle (Alexander) Gray passed away on Monday, November 15, 2010 at her residence in Silsbee. She was a native of Silsbee, Texas born December 21, 1922, the fifth child of Ida Ann (Gore) and Emmett Alexander.
She is survived by one son, John Emmett (Virginia) Gray, and two daughters, Ida Lee (Charles) Risinger and Anelle (Cliff) Compton, all of Silsbee; eight grandchildren, Gregg E. Gray, Johnny Edward Risinger, Audra Jean Payton, Brandi Anelle Compton, Clint Anderson Gray, Charlotte Lee Finch, Clifton Wayne Compton and Lucinda Ann Welch; 16 great-grandchildren and one sister/niece, Mildred Opal Williams of Pharr, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Johnie Robert Gray; her parents, Ida Ann (Gore) and Emmett Alexander; all of her siblings, Mary Lou Hargraves, Herbert Alexander, James Birdus (Buck) Alexander, Leola Bean and Carrie Lavae Sheppard; and one great-granddaughter, Melody Hope Risinger.
Funeral services will be 10am Thursday, November 18, 2010 at R.S. Farmer Funeral Home with interment following in Cunningham Cemetery. Visitation will begin 5pm Wednesday November 17, 2010 at the funeral home.
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There are currently 14 condolences.
Jodi Davenport
Wednesday November 24, 2010 at
4:42 PM
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I'm so sorry to hear about your Mother I know she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Jodi
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Darrell & Eddie Doggett
Saturday November 20, 2010 at
12:53 AM
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Annelle/Cliff & Family; Ida Lee & family;John & Family: Just read about you all's Mother Lavelle on the internet..I just loved her.I was always glad to see her and talk with her. She was so kind & loving and always called me "Eddie Roe". I am sorry Darrell and I are not there to visit and talk with you but we now live in the Sun City Retirement Community in Georgetown, Texas (North of Austin). MANY PRAYERS; LUV AND BLESSINGS TO ALL OF YOU FROM EDDIE ROE & DARRELL...
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Linda Kelley Brudges
Thursday November 18, 2010 at
11:40 AM
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Dear Gray family,I am so sorry for your loss.your mother lovrd her family & her Lord.She is on the streets of gold rejoicing with Him.My prayers are with you & yours.May God grant you peace.
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Linda Kelley Bridges
Thursday November 18, 2010 at
11:36 AM
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Judy Woodward Mosley
Thursday November 18, 2010 at
10:56 AM
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Ida Lee, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. There is a ressurection ahead of us. What a wonderful promise.
Judy Woodward Mosley
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Brenda Sirmons
Wednesday November 17, 2010 at
7:43 PM
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Anelle, your mother had the sweetest smile, evertime you would look at her she would smile and say hi. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family at this time.
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Missy Desormeaux
Wednesday November 17, 2010 at
4:00 PM
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Clifton-Our deepest sympathy for you and your family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Darrell, Missy and Caleb Desormeaux
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Debbie Holton
Wednesday November 17, 2010 at
3:28 PM
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Clifton and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your grandmother's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Carrie St.Cyr
Wednesday November 17, 2010 at
1:54 PM
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My deepest sympathy to all the family during this difficult season. Aunt Lavelle was a special lady and will truly be missed! I pray God will give you strength, peace and comfort in the days ahead. God bless, Carrie
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Jamie Plaunty
Wednesday November 17, 2010 at
11:23 AM
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Aunt Lavelle was a beautiful lady that will be deeply missed. To all of my family my deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with each one of you! Love you all!
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Pat Richardson (Pantego, TX)
Wednesday November 17, 2010 at
10:42 AM
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Ida Lee and family, may God bless you all with His Grace and grant you peace. You are in my prayers.
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Linda Redkey Hoskins
Tuesday November 16, 2010 at
7:09 PM
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John and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your dear loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God comfort you, give you strength, and peace during this time in your lives, and cover you with His Grace and Mercy. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Linda
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Audra J Gray Payton
Tuesday November 16, 2010 at
2:11 PM
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Mawmaw you were truly a Blessing in my life. There are so many beautiful memories that will be shared for years to come. Love you, Audra
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Steve Diden
Tuesday November 16, 2010 at
1:57 PM
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John, I am very sorry for your loss..May the Good Lord be with you and your family. Again, I am very sorry for your loss... God Bless.
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