Sandra Kay Gray

Sandra Kay Gray, 63, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away on March 14, 2026 at Mosaic Life Care. Born on April 1, 1962 in St. Joseph, she was the daughter of Virginia and Clarence Lawrence. She attended Benton High School and on June 11, 1978 married Charles Gray. The couple shared 36 years together before his passing in 2014.

Sandy was a devoted wife, mother, and caretaker to her sister Teresa. She found joy in playing guitar, fishing, camping, and spending time at the casino. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Charles Gray, infant daughter Jamie Gray, brothers Darrell, Clayton and Steve Mattox, and Robert Lawrence.

She is survived by her children, Eric (Cindy) Gray of St. Joseph, Logan (Elizabeth) Gray of Atchison, Kansas, and Melody Gray of St. Joseph; step-children Elizabeth Gray of Gallatin, Missouri, Charles Gray, Jr. of St. Joseph, Benny (Dollie) Gray of St. Joseph, and Linda Gray of St. Joseph; sisters Teresa Lawrence of St. Joseph, Barbara (Rick) Eslinger of St. Joseph, and Karen (Bill) Eslinger of St. Joseph; brother Russell Mattox of Rushville, Missouri; grandchildren Noah, Zoey, and Lee Gray; and numerous step-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.