Obituary - Christine Sutton Gray
Christine Sutton Gray
October 15, 1934 – May 21, 2022
Christine Sutton Gray completed her earthly journey on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Christine was born in Lenoir County on October 15, 1934 to the late Betty Lorena Sutton and Alton Marcus Sutton. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Carl Allen Gray. Christine was the rock of her family, always making sure they were taken care of. Her motherly and grandmotherly love and care will be greatly missed.
With a gift and a love for cooking, she made sure everyone was well fed. Christine believed in working hard, but this did not mean putting family on the back burner. Family was always first. Her roles as wife, mama, and grandma were most important.
Carl and Christine were well known in the Wooten’s Crossroads Community through their store, Gray’s General Merchandise. For over 30 years, they served their community and were the “go to” place for many needed items.
On her time off, she enjoyed quilting and simply being with family. Spending time watching hummingbirds feed was a part of nature she valued. It brought her joy to watch her family grow and spend time simply hearing their stories. Christine’s gifts as a caretaker were treasures to so many and will continue to be valuable memories for the family.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 11 am at Pinelawn Cemetery with Pastor Allen Ham officiating. A time of visitation will follow the service.
Christine is survived by her children, Charlene Turner (Tony) and Neil Gray; grandchildren, Kelly Hale (Brad Grant), Christa Lanier, Trey Turner, and Zachary Turner (Janna Moore); great-grandchildren, Ryder Hale, Gage Grant and soon-to-be new great-grandchild, Liam Turner; siblings, Charles Sutton (Sue) and Betsy Gray (Harper); along with several nieces and nephews.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hickory Grove United Methodist Church, Attn: Stanley Sutton, Treasurer, 1832 Sutton Shortcut Rd, LaGrange, NC 28551.
Arrangements are entrusted to Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange.
