Karen S. Gray, 79, of Wooster passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Ohio’s Hospice Lifecare.
She was born June 14, 1943 in Smithville the daughter of Russell and Mary Hershberger Singer. On April 4, 1975 she married David E. Gray. He survives.
Karen was a 1961 graduate of Smithville High School and had attended Wooster Business College and Ashland College. She had worked for International Paper for 35 years retiring, in 2006.
In her younger years she was an avid roller-skater. Karen enjoyed hiking, camping, reading and spending time with her family and friends.
Surviving in addition to her husband, David, is a son Jason (Ashley) Gray of Perrysville; brothers Jim Singer MD, of Greensboro and Ron (Marla) Singer of Smithville; granddaughter Emma Gray and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents and a sister Vivian Sheller.
Family and friends will be received Sunday, December 4, 2022 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster.
A private family service will be held on Monday, December 5, 2022.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society, 6155 Rockside Rd., Suite 202, Independence, OH 44131.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
I will always remember Karen as a sweet, kind , caring person with a huge heart! So glad I got to know her through the years.
Prayers lifted up for peace, comfort and understanding during this difficult time.
Jason and Ashley,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bring you peace.
Dave and family my deepest sympathy. I always adored Karen she was a sweet woman who brought joy to all who knew her. You are all in my prayers and thoughts
Dear Dave and family,
We send your our sympathy on Karen’s passing. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Gennie and Tex
Ronnie and Marla my condolences to you and all of Karen’s family and friends. I know when we lose someone we love is leaves a big hole in our hearts. My prayers will be with you.
Dave and family so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Larry & Jane Conn
We used to laugh and laugh together. Rest in peace
I am thinking of you and your family and sending caring thoughts your way to support you through this.
Karen will be so missed by her Queen’s Court luncheon friends. The circle has been broken, along with our hearts. Karen endured many years of discomfort from her battle with MS, but continued to enjoy life. To think she was taken so suddenly is a shock to all of us. Dave has been a much admired partner for the way he always took good care of Karen, we offer much sympathy to him and the family. RIP our dear friend.
Our deepest sympathy to Dave, Jason and family. We have such great memories of fun times when we were neighbors. Oliver and Jesse send their condolences as well.