Emogene Dean Gray

1927-2023

Emogene Dean Gray, of Auburn, Alabama was born to the late Raymond and Bessie Dean on March 20, 1927 and passed away at Bethany House on November 12, 2023. She was 96 years old.

Emogene was born and grew up in Bessemer, Alabama, with two brothers, June & Thurman, and a sister, Carolyn. A talent for cooking and a near obsession with cleanliness led her to work for the Home Economics Department at Auburn University before embarking on a career with the United States Postal Service, that would ultimately lead to her retiring in 1987 as the Post Master for Lafayette, Alabama. Along the way, she met and married Kendrick Gray (also a Post Master). They would go on to retire together and tour the US and Canada in their travel trailer, with the highlight being an annual trip to Gatlinburg. Emogene loved her family dearly, and was a permanent fixture at her grandchildren and great-grandchildrens' special events and activities. She was a long time member of Auburn United Methodist Church, and served many years as an Auxiliary Volunteer at EAMC.

She is survived by her two daughters, Carol (Hilton) Jones and Denise (John) Valentine; grandchildren: E.H. Rusty (Erica) Jones II and Jacqueline (John) Higdon; great grandchildren; Hilton, Elizabeth, & Emory Jones and Everly Higdon; and her nephew John Dean.

A graveside service will be held Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 2:00PM in Auburn Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor John Fox officiating.

The family would especially like to thank all of the wonderful people at Auburn Assisted Living and Bethany House. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Bethany House in Auburn.

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is handling all arrangements.