Lucy was born June 22, 1919 in Waynesville, NC to the late Oliver H. and Belle Warren Parton.
Along with her parents she was predeceased in death by her husband Raymond W. Gray; son, Fred Hembree; and grandson Steve Henbree.
Survivors are: daughter, Linda Kelchner; sister, Edith Baldwin; four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren
A graveside service was held at 11:00 AM Monday, November 9, 2015 at Lafayette Memorial Park West.