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Mary Gray was born to the union of Jhonnie Mae Chester and Henry Chester on February 27, 1934 in Charleston, Missouri. She grew up in downtown Saint Louis where she attended and graduated from Hadley Tech High School. Soon after she obtained a degree in graphic design which she later used it to work for HA Pope and Son. She met and later married Leon “Pete” Gray and to this union one daughter was born named LeAndrea Miller. Her husband and daughter preceded her in death. Mae Charles confirmed her faith in Jesus Christ at an early age. She attended People’s Institutional Tabernacle under the leadership of Hercules Miles, Jr. Mary Gray was a hard worker who worked her whole life and later on enjoyed retirement. She was a nurturer by nature and opened her doors to all family that needed her. Her family and friends were her delight. She was affectionately known as Mae Charles by so many. Mae Charles was a loving sibling, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend. Anyone that knew her knew that she was stern by the book, a teacher of life and a giver of tough love. She loved to cook, share quality time with family and friends and educate. She found pleasure in sweets, watching her stories, smoking her cigarettes, drinking her morning coffee, reading the newspaper, telling the families history and providing wisdom. Mae Charles lived her best life with those she loved. She was truly loved and appreciated. She will surely be missed. Mae Charles was preceded in death by her siblings, Elnora, Arthur “AC”, RosieAnna, Marie and Aaron and three great grandchildren, Staci, Anthony, and Mario Sr. and a host of other relatives. She leaves to mourn: four grandchildren ~ Mark, Monthane, James and Derrick; five great-grandchildren ~ Grenale, Rhonda, LeAndrea, Marcus and Mecca; two great-great grandchildren ~ Maleek and Mario Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Mary Gray

February 27, 1934 - April 2, 2018

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Mary Gray

February 27, 1934 - April 2, 2018

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