Joe Gray Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Betty Joe VanVickle Gray was born July 18, 1940 in Memphis, TN the daughter of the late Vernon VanVickle and Edna Curry VanVickle. She was united in marriage to Eddie Wayne Gray on January 24, 1962. They had two children, Vanessa and Ty. Joe was a member of the First Baptist Church in Selmer, Tennessee. She had worked for General Electric for 28 and a half years and later a caregiver. She enjoyed being a caregiver and talking on the phone. Mrs. Gray departed this life on July 30, 2022 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 82 Years, 12 Days. She is survived by her two children, Vanessa McClain of Selmer, TN and Ty Gray of Savannah, TN; four grandchildren: Blake McClain (Ashley), Brooke Dillard (Andy), Chris Gray (Karen), and Corey Gray; seven great grandchildren: Reid McClain, Grayson McClain, Harrison McClain, McKinley Dillard, Mary-Claire Dillard, McClain Dillard, and Drew Gray; a brother, Bruce VanVickle of Anahuac, TX; brother-in-law, Walter Lloyd; and sister-in-law, Ann VanVickle. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gray was preceded in death by the father of her children, Eddie Wayne Gray; a sister, Peggy Lloyd; a brother, Jimmy VanVickle.

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Joe Gray

July 18, 1940 - July 30, 2022