Lillie Mae Gray, aged 96, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, in Carlisle, Arkansas. Born on May 15, 1929, in Marvell, Arkansas, she was one of five children to the family of  Ben and Elizabeth Patton Reese.

Lillie married Mack Gray on July 6, 1946, and together, they built a foundation based on love and strong family values. Lilly took immense pride in her roles as a wife, homemaker, mother, and grandmother, with some of her greatest joys coming from caring for her family. No stranger to a hard days work, Lillie was also instrumental in helping to maintain the family farm, showcasing her unwavering strength and work ethic.

Aside from her family and farm, Lillie was passionate about several hobbies. She was skilled with a needle and thread, and took pleasure in the art of quilting and crocheting. Her love for nature and the simple things in life were evident in her fondness for hummingbirds and gardening. In her quieter moments, Lilly enjoyed working on puzzles.

Lillie was also a woman of faith, and a member of the Moro Missionary Baptist Church for many years. She cherished times spent with her church family and loved sharing the value of her inheritance in Christ with others.

Lillie was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband Mack Gray, with whom she shared a life filled with love, and compassion. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Arthur, William, and Gene Reese.

Lillie is survived by her devoted daughter, Sherry Taylor, and her husband David of Des Arc. She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, Samantha Pierce and Cory Tayler, two precious great-grandchildren, Tyler Pierce, Hunter Pierce and her sister Mary Key of Oregon.