Mary Ann Shepard Gray, 79, of Atoka, was born October 18, 1942 at her home in Gates, TN. to parents Vester Lewis Shephard and Elsie Roberts Shepard.

She married Bobbie Delano Gray on May 19, 1972 where they stayed married for 35 years and shared a son: Ricky Don Perry.  Ann was of Baptist faith. She loved being a homemaker after years of busy work as a young single Mother.

Mrs. Gray is survived by her daughter in law of 45 years: Vicky Perry; her only grandchild: Lynsey Suann Perry Ball (Aaron); one brother: William Lewis Shepard (Charlotte); one brother in law: Hugh Gray (Brenda); several nephews and nieces and her first great grandchild(Gracie Elizabeth Ball).

She is preceded in death by her husband:  Bobbie (Bob) Gray, her daughter:  Cindy Ann Gaines; her son: Rick Perry; her parents:  Vester and Elsie Shepard; a sister: Shirley Harris; a brother in law: Leroy Harris;  and two of her nephews, Mike and Billy Harris.In

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