Merle Lou Hutchison Gray, 95, of San Angelo, Texas, formerly of Malden when to be with rest in the arms of our Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 30th at noon in Baptist Memorial Elise Gayler Long-term Care.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Ellena Gray of San Antonio, Texas, Don Gray of Austin, Texas, and Landon Gray and daughter-in-law Pat Gray, both of San Angelo, Texas as well as nieces and nephews.

Merle was a retired sales clerk and clothing buyer for the former Stovall’s Department Store in Malden.  She was a 50 member (plus) of the Order of Eastern Star, Carnation Chapter. She was a member of the FBC of San Angelo, Texas, former longtime member of First Southern Baptist Church in Malden.

She was born August 26th 1922 in Newark, Arkansas to Charles Hutchison, Sr and Pearly Estes Hutchison. She married the love of her life Arnton (Boots) Gray on May 28, 1942.  He preceded her in death May 9, 1990.  

They were blessed with a son, Weldon Gray, Jr. the joy of their life.  He preceded her in death November 26, 2005, as well as one grandson Andrew Lee Gray, September 26, 1984.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters:  Bly, Jeff, and Mack, and Malin Hutchison, Verle Bennett, and Beryle Duncan, step-brothers Charlie, Perry, Allie, and Alvin Hutchison.

Graveside service will be Friday at 11:00 A.M. at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden.

Services will be conducted by Alden Lablanc. Landess Funeral Home of Malden was in charge of arrangements.