Lauretta Davis Gray

Lauretta Davis Gray, age 92, went to be with the Lord Sunday July 12, 2026. Born September 20, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Lala Addison Davis.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Henry Cleveland (Buddy) Gray, Jr. and sister, Faye Davis.

She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church, the Red Hat Society and she loved her cats.

She was employed by Sears in Lebanon and the Girls Group Home.

Lauretta is survived by her nieces, Ann Gilmer Wood (Jim), Ann Clements (Larry), Teresa Routt, Linda Routt Barnes (Herbert); nephews, Thomas Fuller (Ann), Bill Gilmer (Rosemary), Buddy Gilmer (Karen), Louis Routt and Ron Brock.

Thanks to caregivers Diane Hall, Amanda Jackson, Abby Jackson, Katie Ingle and Janice Hall.

Very special thanks to Dema Crabtree and Karen Taylor.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00am Wednesday July 15, 2025, in Kerton Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Robert Gragg officiating. Those wishing to attend are requested to meet at the cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be made on Combs-Hess Funeral & Cremation Service Facebook page and our website at www.chfunerals.com. Combs-Hess Funeral Service, 291 Highway 71 Fincastle Road, Lebanon, VA 24266, (276) 889-4444.