Juanita Ruth Gray Obituary
In loving memory of Juanita Ruth Gray (Tellico Plains, Tennessee), who departed this world on January 1, 2025 at the age of 96. Juanita Ruth leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Wayne L. Gray; her parents, Lee Adams and Donnie Elliott Adams; her son-in-law Billy R. Lichlyter, Sr.; her grandson Billy R. Lichlyter, Jr.; her great great grandchild Elsie Rose Graham; and her siblings, William Lee, Earl Ray, James Claude, Preston Roy, John Garland, Robert Jackson, Mildred Lucille Burger, Zita Mae Smith and Eleanor Sue Henderson.
She is survived by: her children, Linda Ruth Lichlyter and Michael Wayne (Lou); her grandchildren, Melissa Hayes (Carroll), Stacia Wilder (Chris) and Erin Gray (James); and her niece Nell Debety. She is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, January 3rd 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Biereley-Hale Funeral Home (111 Depot St, Tellico Plains, TN 37385). A funeral service was held on Friday, January 3rd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the Cane Creek Cemetery Fund c/o Cane Creek Baptist Church, P.O. Box 641, Tellico Plains, TN 37385.
