Deborah Kaye (Lloyd) Gray
October 22, 1956 – July 11, 2024
MIDDLESEX – Deborah Kaye (Lloyd) Gray, 67, transitioned from this life July 11, 2024 into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father. She was born October 22, 1956, in Wake County, NC, to the late Macon Joel Lloyd and Helen Lucille Lloyd. Deborah was a woman of many talents and passions. Known for her prominent green thumb, she found immense joy in curating inviting outdoor spaces and cultivating a variety of beautiful flowers that brightened her home. Her creative spirit extended into interior design in her younger years where she excelled at transforming her home into a quintessential southern inspired, magazine-worthy space. An exceptional cook, Deborah took great pride in preparing meals and creating a warm atmosphere for her family, making every gathering special. Her caring, giving, and kind-hearted nature was evident in all she did. Deborah dedicated her life to encouraging others and enriching the lives of those around her with her generosity and warmth.
Deborah is predeceased by her brother, Joseph Samuel Horton.
Deborah is survived by her daughters, Christy (David) Peterson and Abigail “Abby” Gray; her first and only love, Tommy Gray; sisters, Pamela (Danny) Bunch and Susan Barron; grandchildren, Caleb (Casey) Hopkins, Alexis Hancock, and Landon Peterson; and great-grandchildren Charlie and Crew.
Arrangements are entrusted to Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third Street, Wendell, NC 27591. www.stricklandfuneral.com
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