Gayle F. (Font) Gray, 72, of North Warren, PA, died on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, in St. Vincent Hospital, Erie, PA, after a brief illness.
She was born on July 26, 1949, in Warren, PA, to the late Francis S. Font and N. Jeanette Walstrom. Gayle was a Warren area resident her entire life and was a 1967 graduate of Warren High School. She was employed for 31 years with Deluxe Storage, working in the accounting and bookkeeping departments, retiring in 1999. She was an avid card player and enjoyed playing with her sister-in-law, Sandy Font, her nieces, and her friends. Gayle loved her flower gardens, especially her zinnias and dahlias. Her home was especially beautiful around the holidays; she had a knack for decorating. For many years she went to garage sales and the auction with her sister-in-law, Sue Sitler, collecting antiques and furniture to restore.
She is survived by her loving husband, John M. Gray, whom she married March 11, 1972, in Warren; two children, Leslie Bloomgren and husband, Greg, of Sugar Grove, and Kevin Jon Gray, of Warren; one brother, Joseph “Joe” L. Font and his wife, Sandra; two sisters, Gloria Suppa and husband, Victor, and Susan Swanson and husband, Douglas, all of Warren; one grandson, Grayson James Collopy of Sugar Grove; several nieces and nephews; and her cat, Habanero “ Hobby”.
In addition to her parents, Gayle was preceded in death by her niece, Nicole Font, whom she loved dearly.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St., Warren, PA, on Friday February 11, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 11:00 am in the funeral home with the Rev. Rick Tomasone, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Russell, PA. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Paws Along the River, 212 Elm St., Warren, PA 16365. Those wishing to submit e-mail condolences may do so by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.
I am shocked to learn of Gayle passing. May she Rest In Peace. My condolences to John and family. Gayle was in our wedding and exchange Christmas cards ever year. Sending my sincere condolences to all of you at this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers
So very sorry to hear this. Gayle was such a wonderful lady. Years ago we played cards together and fond memories of that. She was a beautiful lady with a beautiful heart. Prayers to all the family.
Sue and Doug ~ and families, deepest sympathies for the passing of your sister. The obituary is lovely and reminds me of the Poem, “God’s Garden.” Please know you each will remain in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
John, So very sorry for your loss. Sending my sincerest condolences.
We were so saddened to hear the passing of Gayle. My husband Duane and her worked together at Deluxe for over 30 years. We exchanged Christmas cards for years and just this past Christmas we both wrote a note saying we were doing well. It’s sad to learn she’s gone, a wonderful lady. Our prayers go out to John and the family. May Gayle rest in Gods loving arms.
To Gayle’ s immediate family and to
Joe and Gloria , I extend my
sincere sympathy on Gayle’s
passing. May God bless all of
you doing this difficult time!
Prayers for you and your Family!
The last time I saw Gayle, my high-school sweetheart, was at Shorty’s. I don’t remember the date (probably sometime in 1968), but fond memories never die, and she remains in my thoughts these 54 years later. Rest in Peace, Gayle.
Sorry for your lose.