Clarebel Hogg Gray

Clarebel Hogg Gray, 95, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Oakdale Care Center. Mrs. Gray, the daughter of the late James B. and Mae (Hart) Hogg, was born Jan. 15, 1925, in Poplar Bluff. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, where was a Sunday School teacher and a member of the church choir.   Mrs. Gray had retired after as bookkeeper for Poplar Bluff R-1 School District.  She enjoyed volunteering at her church and at Lucy Lee Hospital.  The times she treasured most were with her family, children and grandchildren. Her husband, Robert Ewing Gray preceded her in death on Feb. 23, 2003. Survivors include two children, Nancy Gray of Poplar Bluff and Bob (Emily) Gray two grandchildren, Robert Benjamin (Aonya) Gray and Alison Clare (Jason) Chamberlin of Birmingham, Ala.; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A brother William R. ‘Bill’ Hogg and two sisters, Mollie Chornak and Dorothy Hammons also preceded Mrs. Gray in death. A private graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Cemetery and live streamed for the public at www.cotrellfuneralservice.com.  Rev. Brandon Spain will officiate and Rev. Dave McCormack will assist. Cotrell Funeral Service is honored to serve the family of Clarebel Hogg Gray.  We encourage family and friends to also sign the online guestbook and express condolences at www.cotrellfuneralservice.com. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church Library or UCAN (United Cancer Assistance Network).