Ila Hurley Gray

Ila Mae Gray, age 61 of Spring Creek, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2014. A lifelong resident of Wakulla County, she was born to the late Ezekiel L. "June" Hurley and Patsy E. Hodges. Ila Mae was a homemaker who loved cooking and caring for the sick and shut-in. She was a member of the Shady Sea Baptist Church and enjoyed working in the church food bank. She was also a voting poll clerk and loved serving her community. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of forty-six years: Michael R. Gray of Spring Creek; daughters: Wendy Gray of Spring Creek, Teri Barksdale of Crawfordville, Carmaletta (Kayle) Billingsley of Crawfordville, and Tracie Gray of St. Marks; brothers: Robert Hurley of Tallahassee and Greg (Cassie) Hurley of Spring Creek; and sisters: Katrina (Barney Sessions) Hurley of St. Marks and Linda Beal of Picayune, MS. Six grandchildren and a host of other family members also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister: Delores Casseaux. A celebration of her life will be held 11:00am, Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Shady Sea Baptist Church, Spring Creek, Florida with Pastor Pat McArthur officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Forbes Funeral Home, Lake City, FL. 386-752-5212. Please sign the online guestbook at www. forbesfuneralhome.net