Carol Norma Thompson Gray, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and precious friend to all, reunited with her sweetheart October 29th 2013. Her courageous battle of her latest stroke was fought with dignity. She was surrounded by family celebrating her life and love she shares with them.
Carol was born April 23, 1920 to Lillian Greenwood and Orson Thompson. She married her best friend, David Robert Gray on June 3, 1938 in the Salt Lake Temple. She was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings. She was a dedicated, loving mother and grandmother, caring for family, friends and church members. In her earlier years, she worked as a legal secretary and then as secretary for the UT Dental Association. In her later years, she enjoyed oil painting, jewelry and hat making.
Carol was an angel, always happy and an influence for good. She made friends for life wherever she went, always patient and enthusiastic. She shared Christ-like love and always made people feel that they were \"her favorite.\" Mom, your influence and happy spirit were felt by all who knew you. Your smile, contagious laugh and adorable personality was enjoyed by all of us and will never be forgotten. You have left a lasting impression on so many lives and are loved and adored! Your legacy will live on through your posterity and we will strive to follow your counsel and example. We look forward to the day we will be with you again!
She is survived by her children Carole (David P.) Howells, Dan (Becky) Gray, Debbie (Ray) Bushnell, and Cindy White, 20 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild, sister in law and brother in law Merelyn and Jim Millward.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and infant son \"Bobby\", her brothers Elbert, Claude, and Ralph Thompson and sister Lois Colligan.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, November 4th at 12 noon at the Foothill Stake Center, 1933 South 2100 East, SLC UT. A visitation will be held on Sunday from 6-8 pm at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 E. 1300 South, as well as from 10:30-11:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment to follow at Salt Lake City Cemetery. We'll \"be loving you always!\"
