WORCESTER-Rheta V. (Smith) Gray, 64, of 475 Chandler Street died Tuesday, May 20th in the Christopher House. She leaves 3 sons, Thomas W. Gray, Jr and Kyle E. Gray both of Worcester and Darren S. Gray of Ashburn, VA; 3 daughters, Vanessa E. White of Lawrenceville, GA, Shelley B. Gray-Pitts and Courtney L. Gray both of Worcester; 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
She was born in Worcester the daughter of Thomas E. and Bernice D. (Wilson) Smith. She graduated from Commerce High School. Mrs. Gray worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield for many years before retiring. She was a member of Belmont Street Baptist Church and The Worcester Community Gospel Choir for several years. Mrs. Gray was also a volunteer at various Worcester charities. She loved cooking, arts & crafts and traveling.
The funeral will be at 1:00 PM Friday, May 23rd in O’Connor Brothers Funeral Home, 592 Park Avenue. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM on the morning of the funeral. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.