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Gracie Meekins Gray
Gracie Meekins Gray was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 28, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Alice and Damon Meekins. Gracie spent her early childhood in Norfolk Virginia and later moved to Avon where she graduated high school and met her husband John D Gray.
Gracie enjoyed several jobs throughout her life working at Cape Hatteras High School and working as a real estate agent for Colony Realty, but her greatest accomplishment was building and operating her own business, Sands of Time Campground.
Gracie also loved going to church and being a servant for Jesus. She was the Youth leader of The Methodist MYF and a member of The Ladies Auxiliary. She was a devoted wife, mother and friend whose kind heart touched the lives of many.
Her legacy lives on through her daughters Dana and Alicia who remember her as a nurturing and supportive mother. Gracie’s memory will forever be cherished by her family and friends. Her presence in their lives was a blessing and will be dearly missed.
Gracie’s funeral will be held graveside at the Meekins Family Cemetery in Avon, NC Saturday April 5, 2025 at 11 am. Pastor Gina Miller will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gracie’s name may be made to St John United Methodist Church (stjohnobx.org). Please share expressions of sympathy with the Gray family at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.
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Miss Gracie will be truly missed. Darrel, Colton and I always loved going to campground and staying.
My sympathy to the family, Gracie was one of the nicest, sweetest ladies I have ever know. She will be so missed by everyone. RIP sweet lady.
Dana and Alicia I’m so sorry for the loss of your dear Mother. I Haven’t been to the Campground since about fall of 2017. Larry passed away in June 2019. He loved to camp and go fishing there so much. This was his favorite place. We both loved your Mom and Dad so much. I have so many fond memories there. So many of the Gold Hill and Rockwell folks have all passed away too. You girls will be in my prayers. You will not be forgotten as your life journey continues. With love, Iris Shipton
Gracie was a great person and I am so sorry to hear of of her passing.
my cousin,,,was formely Eunice Lavinder,, born in Rocky Mount Va. and adopted by the Meekins family
love to you and your family
I'm so sorry to hear this. What a lovely person,inside and out. She will be greatly missed
Sorry to hear of Gracie's passing.We all looked forward to seeing her when we stayed at the campground. She was a very nice person. Condolences to Dana and Alicia.
Although I never had the honor to meet Gracie, I’ve heard amazing things about her and husband from Dana and Alicia at the campground. Deepest sympathy for your family. Kris, Lisa, and Kennedy.
So sorry; Gracie and I went to same Elementary School............Friends on Facebook..........Outstanding Lady.....will truly miss her so much....
Dana and Alicia. No words can express my feeling for you two. Bless you
Dana and Alicia, my prayers🙏 are with you girls. Love you'll and Loved your Mother ❤️
You were a big part of our island life for 10 years, Sands of Time was our home away from home. You will be missed.
A special part of our lives for 10 years. You will be missed!
It’s a sad day in gods country, Gracie May was a wonderful person who always had a Smile , Great personality , loved life . She will always be remembered, Best wishes to her Beautiful Daughters, love you both.
Miss Gracie will be truly missed. Darrel, Colton and I always loved going to campground and staying.
My sympathy to the family, Gracie was one of the nicest, sweetest ladies I have ever know. She will be so missed by everyone. RIP sweet lady.
Dana and Alicia I’m so sorry for the loss of your dear Mother. I Haven’t been to the Campground since about fall of 2017. Larry passed away in June 2019. He loved to camp and go fishing there so much. This was his favorite place. We both loved your Mom and Dad so much. I have so many fond memories there. So many of the Gold Hill and Rockwell folks have all passed away too. You girls will be in my prayers. You will not be forgotten as your life journey continues. With love, Iris Shipton
Gracie was a great person and I am so sorry to hear of of her passing.
my cousin,,,was formely Eunice Lavinder,, born in Rocky Mount Va. and adopted by the Meekins family
love to you and your family
I’m so sorry to hear this. What a lovely person,inside and out. She will be greatly missed
Sorry to hear of Gracie’s passing.We all looked forward to seeing her when we stayed at the campground. She was a very nice person.
Condolences to Dana and Alicia.
Although I never had the honor to meet Gracie, I’ve heard amazing things about her and husband from Dana and Alicia at the campground. Deepest sympathy for your family.
Kris, Lisa, and Kennedy.
So sorry; Gracie and I went to same Elementary School…………Friends on Facebook……….Outstanding Lady…..will truly miss her so much….
Dana and Alicia. No words can express my feeling for you two. Bless you
Dana and Alicia, my prayers🙏 are with you girls. Love you’ll and Loved your Mother ❤️
You were a big part of our island life for 10 years, Sands of Time was our home away from home. You will be missed.
A special part of our lives for 10 years. You will be missed!
It’s a sad day in gods country, Gracie May was a wonderful person who always had a Smile , Great personality , loved life . She will always be remembered, Best wishes to her Beautiful Daughters, love you both.