Francile

Gray

FRANCILE STEPHENS GRAY was placed upon this earth by God on February 2, 1945 in Gurdon, Arkansas. Her blessed parents were the late William (Bill) Stephens and Ethel Morgan Cook. On November 19, 1994, she met her husband, Joe Gray. Francile was raised in Gurdon, Arkansas, where she joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church and gave her life to Christ at an early age. She loved to prepare great meals for her family and friends. She would rise early each morning to get things done and to work in her flower gardens. Decorating her home was one of her most favorite hobbies. After 24 years of service at Pactiv, she retired. Francile was a very hard worker and would always help wherever she was needed in the church. She loved Sunday School which she had a great passion for and loved very much. She also served in the Minnie Gloster Guild Auxiliary for many years.

Francile was proceeded in death by her mother, Ethel Cook; father, William Stephens; son, Travis McNeely; step-son, Wayne Gray; sisters, Shafeqah Amen, Helen Kirkendall, Juanita Kirkendall, Desiree Reedy, Loree Dowell, Eldora Stephens, Mary Stephens, Lucy Stephens; brothers: LC Sims, Donnie Sims, Eural Sims, Elbert Sims, Johnny Stephens, Ray Stephens, John Stephens.

Francile has received her mansion prepared by the Lord and Savior on September 27, 2026. She leaves to cherish her memories; her husband: Joe Gray, sons: Greg McNeely of Milwaukee, WI, Dr. William (Michelle) McNeely of Benton, AR, and daughter: Perqutia McNeely of Little Rock, AR. She also leaves her step-son: Kirk Gray of Dallas, TX, sister; Min’ Imah Shaheed of Milwaukee, WI, and brother: Virgil Stephens of Milwaukee, WI. Francile was blessed with 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. She also shared a motherly love with Raymond (Ray) Harvey and Todd Huell. She also shared a special bond with Betty Sherman, Edna Lawson, Stephanie Jones, Irene Blount and host of other relatives and friends.

Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest

Matthew 11:28: