Joan M. Gray

Joan M. Gray, age 96, of Eaton, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025 at the Willows of Richmond. She was born October 14, 1928 in Richmond to the late Edward and Irene (Skats) Moriarty.

Joan retired from Standard Grocery Store in Richmond and later worked part time at Vancrest Health Care Center and Ameristop both in Eaton. She enjoyed baking and was an avid animal lover.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert W. Gray Sr.; son Robert Gray Jr; grandson Denver Gray; great grandchild Caleb Belongia; sons-in-law Edward Siford and Mike Barney; and two sisters.

She is survived by her daughter Jenny Siford of Eaton; son John (Tina) Gray of Eaton; daughter Jane Barney of Eaton; son Mike (C.C.) Gray of Cridersville; daughter Ann (Ron) Mason of Richmond; 23 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 11:00 am until time of funeral services at 1:00 pm at the Gard Funeral Home, 226 West Main Street Eaton, OH. Burial will follow at Mound Hill Cemetery in Eaton.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Humane Society of Preble County, PO Box 72, Eaton, OH 45320. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.