Claudine Grays

Claudine Grays was born March 27, 1957 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Claud and Louise (Gentry) Grays. After a lengthy illness, the Lord called Claudine to her eternal home on Monday, July 13, 2015. Growing up Claudine loved to dance, roller skate, shop, cook tacos, and spend time with family and friends. In 1975, Claudine graduated from Buena Vista High School. She continued her education at University of Arkansas and received a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration. During Claudine’s life she has held positions at Sears, Wicks, Toys R Us, and Michigan State University. Claudine accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. There she attended Sunday school, was a member of the youth choir, and usher board. Upon relocating to Lansing, MI and later Indianapolis, IN, Claudine continued her faith journey by joining a local church. When Claudine returned to Saginaw her health failed but not her faith. Although she didn’t connect with another church, her connection to and belief in God remained. Claudine will be remembered for her smile and laughter. She was the big sister who was always protective of her younger siblings. She leaves to cherish her memory, two sisters, Joyce Adrow and Brenda (Phillip) Holley; two brothers, Guy Grays and Daryl Grays; two nephews, Jordan Holley and Jamal Holley; one great niece, Tamara Halverson; seven aunts, Annie B. Banks, Travestine Butler, Clintontine (Robert) Fitz, Yvonne Gentry, Allean Junious, Maggie Erwin, Ida Stuckey and Virginia Grays; five uncles, Clinton (Verda) Gentry, Thomas (Cynthia) Gentry, Y.T. (Barbara) Gray, McKinley (Mary) Grays and O.D. Grays; and a host of special cousins and friends. Claudine was preceded in death by her parents, Claud and Louise Grays; a sister, Loretta Harris; and a nephew, Markel Perkins. Funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2015 at the Evans & Browne's Funeral Home, 441 North Jefferson Avenue. Elder Christopher V. Pryor will officiate with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m.

Claudine Grays

March 27, 1957 - July 13, 2015