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Barbara Ann Gray

Barbara Ann Gray, 59, went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2023 after an arduous battle with cancer. Barbara was born in Belhaven, NC and spent the majority of her life in Stumpy Point. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carolyn Gray and Billy Gray, both of Stumpy Point.
She attended Manteo High School and graduated in 1982. She went on to obtain her Certified Nursing Assistant and worked at Britthaven Nursing home in Nags Head. She met her estranged husband, Donnie Harris, after attending a baseball game and after a whirlwind romance, married three months later in Sept of ‘83. They had three children together and lived in Stumpy Point for mostly 15 years. She loved being a stay at home mom where she could be with her children all the time. After her divorce, she stayed in Stumpy Point and became a single parent working mom. While working for the North Carolina Aquarium, she met John Berry. While she never married again, they were together up until her death. She began her career at Farrell Gas Company and then moved to Suburban Propane. Through that company, she began lifelong friendships with her co-workers. It also allowed her to move to Richmond VA, where she discovered city life wasn’t much for her and thus moved back home to be closer to her children and grandchildren.
Barbara was a beautiful person inside and out. Her laugh was a gift as much as it was contagious. She had a stunning smile that would brighten any room she was in. She cared deeply for the people around her and made an impact on many lives. She was a strong woman who fought hard for everything she had in life. She fought hard for relationships and friendships because they were so dear to her. Her independence made her seem like she was the most stubborn person ever, but it was something she cherished and passed that teaching to her children.
She is survived by her children; Ryan Harris, LeAnne Harris, and Suzanne Harris, four grandchildren; Calaeb Harris, Tabitha Harris, Alaina Harris, and Cole Harris, her siblings, Bonnie Humphrey and Lammar Gray, her niece, Lola Gray, and a host of amazing aunts, uncles and cousins. She will also be immensely missed and cherished by John Berry, friends, and family.
A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Shiloh United Methodist Church in Stumpy Point. Please share condolences with the family at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.
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Barbara was a great friend, and always had a smile on her face whenever I would see her. There was always laughter whenever we were together, and that is how I will always remember her. My heart goes out to you Lamar, and to her family. May God bless youball.
Barbara was such a special person to me. I loved her and she was my friend. She definitely always loved others before herself. To all family and friends I am praying for comfort and peace to embrace your hearts!
Barbara was definitely a bright light and a kind soul. My condolences to her family.
Ryan, LeAnne, and Suzanne. I worked with your Mother at Suburban. I am so sorry for your loss. I considered Barbara a friend from the day we started talking on the phone. She loved her kids and grandkids. You could tell by the way she talked about y’all. She fought the battle and now she is healed.
Is there's a thing called co-workers / sister hood? Thru out the many years of working and knowing this kind person who left many happy memories behind. You will forever ❤ be in my heart especially those Cowgirls. I'm sadden to miss this one last time seeing you as I'm traveling to do what I do .. Bowling 🎳 inside joke .. Love you Pumpkin 🎃 😘.. I know you will come visit me as I'm a dreamer ✨ 💛.. sending blessing and healing To The Family 👪. As she called me Cindy ....
I’m so sorry to learn of Barbara’s passing. You will be missed by many. Love ya cousin
My condolences to the family for such a heartbreaking loss. Barbara was such a beautiful person inside and out. I am thankful to have shared wonderful times with her. Her smile, that laugh so filled with joy, her love for family, friends and endless kindness. She was one of a kind and will forever be missed! Rest well my friend.
Bonnie, Lamar, John, and Family, My heart is broken for all of you. I haven't seen Barbara in a long time but have kept up with her struggle with cancer through Facebook. May God's peace and comfort surround you. Sending hugs.
I am so sorry for your loss. Barbara was an incredible lady. I work with Barbara at suburban propane really enjoyed working with her and hearing that laugh every morning made it better again, my condolences.
My deepest sympathies to Ryan, LeAnne and Suzanne.
Tho she was a cousin, she was Aunt Barbara to us growing up! Life has put distance between since, but she was always a light to talk too and see when we caught up. She will be missed dearly, and I send all our love and prayers to Bonnie, Lammar, Ryan, LeAnne, Susie, and the rest of the family thru this hard time. ❤️🙏
So sorry to hear that Barbara passed away. We messaged each other on Face book and got to see her With Martha Gray Tillett in Walmart and was so happy to see her. Sending love and prayers to her family and friends.🙏🏾😇🙏🏾
Oh my heart aches, Barbara was more than a co-worker, more than a friend, she was more like a mother to me. We had some really good times and some really good conversations. I will miss her smile, her laughter and her overall being, Love you Momma, rest peacefully
My condolences from me. Prayers for the family and children. I was husband to Olivia Kay Halla(Hall) Barbara's Cousin. I believe. I also worked with her also. Great person and love those kids too. I will miss her and may God bless and sooth your families.
I worked with Barbara every day for the better part of 15 years at Owens Gas/Suburban Propane. It was a very rare morning she didn't walk in the door while on the phone giggling with one of her friends. She was always there for family, friends, and customers, and fought tirelessly to fix whatever issues they might have. I feel lucky to have known her as long as I did. My deepest condolences to Ryan, LeAnne, Suzanne and all of her beloved grandbabies.
Dear family, Please accept our sincerest condolences...Barbara was a wonderful person, and she will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
A heartfelt hug, a beautiful smile and an infectious laugh are all memories I have of her and she will be remembered. May she now be at peace. Her family and friends will remain in our prayers.
Eternal rest grant unto Barbara's soul, O Lord, and let Your perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen❣🙏🕊
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of Barbara Ann. My thoughts and sympathy are with the family. She and all the family are in our prayers. Steven Brinn
She will be deeply missed and we loved her very much
Prayers for the family and friends of Barbara. She was one of the nicest people I have ever met. She has a special place in my heart.
Sorry to read about Barbara Ann, she was a very sweet person. I meet the Gray/Harris family taking care of Mrs Carolyn for many years. The girls were always in and out joking and caring on. My thoughts and praying are with you all. My God give you the strength you need God bless you all.
Going to miss you sooo much barbara.😔 God knows 🙏 So glad you are no longer in pain and in Heaven with your momma. Life on this earth without you will never be the same. 😔 💔
My heart hurts so very much 💔 I still can't believe you are no longer on this earth. 😔 What comforts my heart is to know you are no longer in pain and in Heaven with your mama. But it still hurts so much 😢 You know I loved you as a sister much more than a friend.💗 Thank you for all the years of wonderful times we've shared. My prayers for Lamar,Bonnie the kids, grandchildren, bull and family. None of our lives will be the same without you 💔 Save a place for me up there my friend,until we meet again. Love you always and forever in my heart ❤️
Barbara was a great friend, and always had a smile on her face whenever I would see her. There was always laughter whenever we were together, and that is how I will always remember her. My heart goes out to you Lamar, and to her family. May God bless youball.
Barbara was such a special person to me. I loved her and she was my friend. She definitely always loved others before herself. To all family and friends I am praying for comfort and peace to embrace your hearts!
Barbara was definitely a bright light and a kind soul. My condolences to her family.
Ryan, LeAnne, and Suzanne. I worked with your Mother at Suburban. I am so sorry for your loss. I considered Barbara a friend from the day we started talking on the phone. She loved her kids and grandkids. You could tell by the way she talked about y’all. She fought the battle and now she is healed.
Is there’s a thing called co-workers / sister hood? Thru out the many years of working and knowing this kind person who left many happy memories behind. You will forever ❤ be in my heart especially those Cowgirls. I’m sadden to miss this one last time seeing you as I’m traveling to do what I do .. Bowling 🎳 inside joke .. Love you Pumpkin 🎃 😘.. I know you will come visit me as I’m a dreamer ✨ 💛.. sending blessing and healing To The Family 👪. As she called me Cindy ….
I’m so sorry to learn of Barbara’s passing. You will be missed by many. Love ya cousin
My condolences to the family for such a heartbreaking loss. Barbara was such a beautiful person inside and out. I am thankful to have shared wonderful times with her. Her smile,
that laugh so filled with joy, her love for family, friends and endless kindness. She was one of a kind and will forever be missed! Rest well my friend.
Bonnie, Lamar, John, and Family,
My heart is broken for all of you. I haven’t seen Barbara in a long time but have kept up with her struggle with cancer through Facebook. May God’s peace and comfort surround you. Sending hugs.
I am so sorry for your loss. Barbara was an incredible lady. I work with Barbara at suburban propane really enjoyed working with her and hearing that laugh every morning made it better again, my condolences.
My deepest sympathies to Ryan, LeAnne and Suzanne.
Tho she was a cousin, she was Aunt Barbara to us growing up! Life has put distance between since, but she was always a light to talk too and see when we caught up. She will be missed dearly, and I send all our love and prayers to Bonnie, Lammar, Ryan, LeAnne, Susie, and the rest of the family thru this hard time. ❤️🙏
So sorry to hear that Barbara passed away. We messaged each other on Face book and got to see her With Martha Gray Tillett in Walmart and was so happy to see her. Sending love and prayers to her family and friends.🙏🏾😇🙏🏾
Oh my heart aches, Barbara was more than a co-worker, more than a friend, she was more like a mother to me. We had some really good times and some really good conversations. I will miss her smile, her laughter and her overall being, Love you Momma, rest peacefully
My condolences from me. Prayers for the family and children. I was husband to Olivia Kay Halla(Hall) Barbara’s Cousin. I believe. I also worked with her also. Great person and love those kids too. I will miss her and may God bless and sooth your families.
I worked with Barbara every day for the better part of 15 years at Owens Gas/Suburban Propane. It was a very rare morning she didn’t walk in the door while on the phone giggling with one of her friends. She was always there for family, friends, and customers, and fought tirelessly to fix whatever issues they might have. I feel lucky to have known her as long as I did. My deepest condolences to Ryan, LeAnne, Suzanne and all of her beloved grandbabies.
Dear family,
Please accept our sincerest condolences…Barbara was a wonderful person, and she will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
A heartfelt hug, a beautiful smile and an infectious laugh are all memories I have of her and she will be remembered. May she now be at peace. Her family and friends will remain in our prayers.
Eternal rest grant unto Barbara’s soul, O Lord, and let Your perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen❣🙏🕊
I’m sorry to hear of the loss of Barbara Ann. My thoughts and sympathy are with the family. She and all the family are in our prayers.
Steven Brinn
She will be deeply missed and we loved her very much
Prayers for the family and friends of Barbara. She was one of the nicest people I have ever met. She has a special place in my heart.
Sorry to read about Barbara Ann, she was a very sweet person. I meet the Gray/Harris family taking care of Mrs Carolyn for many years. The girls were always in and out joking and caring on. My thoughts and praying are with you all. My God give you the strength you need God bless you all.
Going to miss you sooo much barbara.😔 God knows 🙏 So glad you are no longer in pain and in Heaven with your momma. Life on this earth without you will never be the same. 😔 💔
My heart hurts so very much 💔 I still can’t believe you are no longer on this earth. 😔 What comforts my heart is to know you are no longer in pain and in Heaven with your mama. But it still hurts so much 😢 You know I loved you as a sister much more than a friend.💗 Thank you for all the years of wonderful times we’ve shared. My prayers for Lamar,Bonnie the kids, grandchildren, bull and family. None of our lives will be the same without you 💔 Save a place for me up there my friend,until we meet again. Love you always and forever in my heart ❤️