Jackie Dawn (Beeson) Gray died on April 26, 2014. She was born on March 25, 1935 in Mount Comfort, IN to John M. and Almeada Mae (Crosley) Beeson. Jackie married John E. Gray on June 6, 1951 and was happily married for 38 years.
Jackie loved her job working part-time at Lawrence Christian School. She was a member of Indianapolis First Church of the Nazarene and a former member of Oaklandon Christian Church.
Jackie was preceded in death by her husband John, who died in 1989. Survivors include her son Harry E. Gray, Daughter-in-Law Susan M. Gray, sister Norma L. Lain and special friend Ray Straw.
Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday May 1, 2014 at Indiana Funeral Care and Crematory, Harry W. Moore Chapel, 8151 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46250. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 from 3 – 7 p.m. Burial at Old Oaklandon Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jackie’s name to Lawrence Christian School, 5450 Scout Road, Indianapolis, IN 46226
Marilyn Baugh says
Jackie was such a nice lady and I will miss her beautiful smile. She was always so friendly and made me feel so welcome at Church. She was a perfect example of what a Christian should be.
Ruth Wicks says
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers & thoughts go out to all of the family.
Debbie Potter says
I am so sorry for your loss. Jackie was a really sweet lady with a ready smile for everyone. I usually sat behind her or across the isle from her at church. I’ll miss her warm handshakes and smiles.
Barbara E. Bonner says
She was such a very special friend to us at First Church of The Nazarene and will be greatly missed. Thank you Jackie for your wonderful Christ like example of His Love.
linda dennis says
We always enjoyed greeting Jackie each Sunday. She had a beautiful smile and was very friendly. Jackie will be greatly missed.
Steve and Linda Dennis
Mrs. Mary Jane Marshall says
We at Lawrence Christian School have been blessed with Jackie’s sweet smile each day for the past 18 years as she faithfully served in our after care program. She was a model of Jesus loving the children. She will be missed dearly.
Mrs. Marshall, Staff & Students
Lawrence Christian School
Chuck and Ruth Ihrke says
Very special person as a friend and neighbor for some years at Quail Creek
Mobile Park. She was a very considerate person always had a smile for you.
At Oaklandon Church she always greeted Ruth and I with a hand shake and a
smile. Her sister Norma and her were very special to us. Even though we
haven’t crossed paths for a few years will always remember her smile which
she always wore on her face for everyone. Harry, will always remember you
for your giving at the Oakland C.C. thanks.
Ruth and Chuck Ihrke, 9845 Trevia Dr. 46236
Beth Burris says
Jackie was quick to introduce herself to me after noticing a new face in the choir a few years ago. I was new to the choir, and new to the church, so it was really nice to meet her. She is someone I have looked forward to greeting each week since, a friendly and gentle soul. She will be missed!
Marcia Meyer says
Jackie has been a long time friend, and one of the most special people I know. She was a wonderful witness for Jesus in all she did, and her smile made you feel good.
My thoughts and prayers to the family at this time.
Jackie will be greatly missed!!!
Anessa Davenport says
Miss Jackie has been a big part of both my children’s times a Lawrence Christian … she was always smiling and you could tell she truly enjoyed being with the children. She will be greatly missed.
Tony & Jackie Dean says
Jackie was a very good, long term friend to our friend, Ray Straw. She will be greatly missed.
Wilma Burge says
I have known Jackie and Ray for several years. Jackie always greeted me with a smile and a hug. She was a very special lady and I will miss her. Ray, and Jackie’s family, I am so sorry for your loss. She was one of the best!!
The Webb Family says
We were terribly saddened to hear the passing of Miss Jackie. She was a sweet person with a BIG SMILE, that would lightened anyone’s day.
She loved the kids at Lawrence Christian School.
Miss Jackie will be greatly missed. She’s “SMILING Down”!