Sandra Ann Gray Obituary in Knoxville at Unity Mortuary

Obituary For Sandra Ann Gray

Sandra Ann Gray, 62, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Fort Sanders Regional in Knoxville, TN.

Born March 6, 1962, to Samuel Anderson Gray, Sr. and Beulah Lucille Bolden Gray in Knoxville, TN, she was the first daughter born to this union and affectionately called “The Baby Sister” by her siblings. Sandra grew up spoiled! She was a Daddy’s girl, and her older sisters’ pretty baby doll.

Sandra was raised in South Knoxville and would later move east where she lived over the past decade. Her neighbors nicknamed her “Moma Sandra” because she would look out for people even when it was hard to look out for herself. She loved to cook and would feed anyone who came to her door. You just had to take the plate and go. (LOL) Sandra was a no-nonsense, caring person who loved her family so much. She would send random texts throughout the day to family members saying “I love my family” “You are so beautiful” “I am so proud of you” along with a picture of a beautiful flower. Sandra loved flowers, the color yellow and most importantly she loved the Lord.

Preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, John and Anna Chandler Bolden; brothers, Tommy Sr. “Bud,” Ronnie and Ricky Bolden, Sam Jr., and Edward Gray; sisters, Patricia “Pansy” Crosby, Deborah Henry, and Loretta Gray; aunt, Hattie “Aunt Sissy” Bolden and several special nephews and nieces.

Survived by her loving family, handsome sons, Montez and Broderick Lewis; beautiful daughter, Shalita Whiteside; gorgeous grandchildren, Kelvon, Travese Shyann, C’Andre, Jayla, Justin, Kamari, Jagotti, Jamykel, Journey, Stormy, Michael, Dayna, Aeyanna and Brianna; adorable great grandchildren, J’Zai, Jaishawn and Jai’lani ; dearest sisters, Linda Brown, Jacqueline Mitchell, Dorothy Claiborne, Brenda Sherfield, Mary Flintroy of Pensacola FL, Rosa Ewing and Polly Gray, both of Nashville TN; dearest brothers, Jack Sr. and Larry Bolden; aunts, Johnnie M. Brown and Mary E. Garner; sister-in-law, Margaret Bolden; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends to include special nephew, Charles Bolden Sr., Pastor Reginald (D’Nese) Strong, Vickie McClellan, Yolanda Rogers, Machelle Harrod and her Townview neighbors.

The family will receive friends on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 5:30-6:00 p.m. with the Celebration of Life Service to begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Unity Mortuary Chapel.

Unity Mortuary is honored to serve this family. www.unitymortuary1979.com

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Aunt Sandra, we will celebrate your life and your love of family. We will cry, laugh, smile and think of the good and not so good times. We will remember you always and love you forever. Knowing you are at peace and in the arms of our Lord, brings a welcomed comfort to our hurting hearts. You always talked about how much you missed Granny, your Mama, and your sisters, one being my Mama. One thing I know, we hate that you left but they loved to see you come. Love you Auntie "my baby" from your niece,Tracy and " your babies" Tori and Walt J. ❣️❣️❣️

TO MY BEAUTIFUL AUNT SANDRA, WHO I'M TRULY GOING TO MISS! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH THAT MY HEART HURTS RIGHT NOW. I DREAMED OF YOU WEDNESDAY NIGHT. I'M GOING TO MISS YOU CALLING ME BABYGIRL AND CALLING MY DAUGHTER JAY LITTLE MAMA! MAY YOU REST IN PARADISE WITH OUR LORD AND SAVIOR!!! LOVE, YOUR NIECE AND GREAT NIECE JANEE'& JAY XOXOXO

My condolences to you and your family praying for comfort and peace. Love y'all Angela Thompson

Shalita praying for you and your family. Love you

To my beautiful baby sister, love you always, your brother Lowery

The Willis family would like to send our thoughts and prayers to the family at this time. She was a great person and was very fun to be around . She will be greatly missed. I pray comfort over the family and peace in knowing God has a beautiful Angel in heaven now.

Sending my condolences she was such a funny lady to be around and a sweet lady as well. May you rest in peace mama Sandra's as I use to call her

With all my love to her children and grandchildren. I knew her when we were young in Montgomery Village. When life wasn't so hard. I loved her and will truly miss her. She is resting now. May the lord watch over her family and loved ones.

Sending light and love to her family in these dark moments.
Vista at Summit Hill

Sending love to my beautiful Auntie Sandra. You will forever be loved, missed and remembered always and forever. You have your wings now, Rest in Paradise. Niki Gigi Clark

Sending love to my beautiful Auntie Sandra. You will forever be loved, missed and remembered always and forever. You have your wings now, Rest in Paradise.