Obituary of Doris Elaine Graham 5 APR 1945 - 23 APR 2008 Elaine Gray passed away peacefully on 23 April 2008 in her home with her family by her side. Born in Coeburn, Virginia, on 5 April 1945, daughter of Sam and June Graham. Worked over 40 years at Monty’s Penguin. Retired last year due to lung cancer. Idolized Dale Earnhardt. Survived by sons Ronnie Gray, John Bob Gray (wife Rosemary), Donnie R. Gray (wife Terry); grandchildren Katy, Heather, Kyle, Katie, Brandon; sisters Peggy Hobbs, Norma Elliott (husband Dale), Sue Ferrell (husband Floyd); brothers Jack Graham (wife Mary), Gerald Graham (wife Judy), Darrel Graham (wife Phyllis); aunt Vivian Flanders. Special thanks to Bonnie Rice and Carolyn Baldwin. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. 25 April at Peninsula Funeral Home. Memorial donations: Smithfield Baptist Church Relay for Life team, 100 Wainwright Drive, Smithfield, VA 23430. Peninsula Funeral Home in charge of arrangements[1]. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative summary of the obituary Elaine Gray, born 5 Apr 1945 in Coeburn, Virginia, died 23 Apr 2008 in Newport News, Virginia. She was survived by sons, grandchildren, siblings, and an aunt. ## Narrative summary of funeral services Visitation was held 25 Apr 2008 at Peninsula Funeral Home. Peninsula Funeral Home handled arrangements. Burial site and officiant were not specified. ## Transcript Doris Elaine Graham 5 April 1945 - 23 April 2008 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEWPORT NEWS - Elaine Gray passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 23 April 2008, in her home with her family by her side. She was born in Coeburn, Va., on 5 April 1945, daughter of the late Sam and June Graham. Elaine worked for over 40 years at “Monty’s Penguin,” touching many lives and reluctantly retiring last year due to her struggle with lung cancer. Elaine has gone to be with her great idol, Dale Earnhardt. She is survived by her three sons, Ronnie Gray, John Bob Gray and wife, Rosemary, and Donnie R. Gray and wife, Terry; five grandchildren, Katy, Heather, Kyle, Katie and Brandon; three sisters, Peggy Hobbs, Norma Elliott and husband, Dale, and Sue Ferrell and husband, Floyd; three brothers, Jack Graham and wife, Mary, Gerald Graham and wife, Judy, Darrel Graham and wife, Phyllis; and aunt, Vivian Flanders. A special thanks goes to her extended family, Bonnie Rice and Carolyn Baldwin, for all their support and love. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, 25 April, at Peninsula Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Smithfield Baptist Church “SBC” Relay for Life team, 100 Wainwright Drive, Smithfield, VA 23430. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Newport News, Virginia Daily Press 25 April 2008 Page A10 ## Vital Statistics Summary ------------------------------------------------ | Name | Doris Elaine Graham | |-------|--------------------------------------| | Age | 63 years | | Birth | 5 April 1945; Coeburn,Virginia | | Death | 23 April 2008; NewportNews, Virginia | ------------------------------------------------ ## Table of Relationships -------------------------------------------------------------------- | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |---------------------|-------------------|------------------------| | Doris Elaine Graham | Decedent | Newport News, Virginia | | Sam Graham | Father (deceased) | [Not stated] | | June Graham | Mother (deceased) | [Not stated] | | Ronnie Gray | Son | [Not stated] | | John Bob Gray | Son | [Not stated] | | Rosemary | Daughter-in-law | [Not stated] | | Donnie R. Gray | Son | [Not stated] | | Terry | Daughter-in-law | [Not stated] | | Katy | Grandchild | [Not stated] | | Heather | Grandchild | [Not stated] | | Kyle | Grandchild | [Not stated] | | Katie | Grandchild | [Not stated] | | Brandon | Grandchild | [Not stated] | | Peggy Hobbs | Sister | [Not stated] | | Norma Elliott | Sister | [Not stated] | | Dale | Brother-in-law | [Not stated] | | Sue Ferrell | Sister | [Not stated] | | Floyd | Brother-in-law | [Not stated] | | Jack Graham | Brother | [Not stated] | | Mary | Sister-in-law | [Not stated] | | Gerald Graham | Brother | [Not stated] | | Judy | Sister-in-law | [Not stated] | | Darrel Graham | Brother | [Not stated] | | Phyllis | Sister-in-law | [Not stated] | | Vivian Flanders | Aunt | [Not stated] | | Bonnie Rice | Extended Family | [Not stated] | | Carolyn Baldwin | Extended Family | [Not stated] | -------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Publication Details Newport News, Virginia Daily Press 25 April 2008 Page A10 ## Other relevant information Memorial donations may be made to Smithfield Baptist Church “SBC” Relay for Life team, 100 Wainwright Drive, Smithfield, VA 23430. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.