Ernestine Grays

Ernestine’s life began on December 20, 1935 in Chatfield, Arkansas the daughter of Tom and Roberta (Dickerson) Doyle. She was united in marriage to D.C. Grays on October 5, 1962 in Dowagiac, MI and he preceded her in death on August 16, 1990. Ernestine loved her Lord. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Dowagiac and New Horizon Outreach Ministry in South Bend. She was very active in her church and she enjoyed singing in the choir. Ernestine was a great cook and she loved to eat Buffalo wings and catfish. She had worked for Heddon’s for several years and from there she became a stay at home Mom. Her loving family includes her children, Althea Gray, Dan (Pam) Grays, Brenda (Derek) White; grandchildren, Fallon and Amber Royal, Derek White, Dan Grays, Jr., Cynthia and Chris Allen, Deebra; great granddaughter, Anya; sisters, Pauline Murray, Almetia Doyle, Rosetta Arnold, Queen Owens, Neomia Bell and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.Ernestine passed away on December 28, 2012 at Sanctuary at Holy Cross in South Bend, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers and sisters, Tom Doyle, Jr., Odessa Carter, Plesola Merriman, John Doyle, Roosevelt Doyle, Cora Mae Lancaster, Sidney Doyle and Rayford Doyle.A Home Going Service for Ernestine will be held on Saturday at 1:00 PM at Second Baptist Church with family hour from 12:00 – 1:00 PM. at the church led by Pastor Bryant Bacon. Ernestine will be buried in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to her family. Please sign her book and leave a memory of Ernestine at www.yazel-clark.com.