Charlene Hill Gray

On November 14, 2019, Charlene H Gray, a longtime resident of Wilmington and Hockessin, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.
Charlene earned a nursing degree from Hahnemann Hospital. One of her greatest joys was taking care of people and their families. As an RN, she worked for many years in the Wilmington area until her retirement from Stonegates in Greenville, DE. In her spare time, she enjoyed needlepoint, dancing, and gourmet cooking. In addition, she worked tirelessly for various charity events. Among her favorites were the Annual Christmas Shop, the Heart Ball, and Junior League. For over 20 years she served her community by sitting on the Board of Trustees at the Sanford School.
Charlene is predeceased by her son Chase Gray, and survived by 3 children, Tripp Gray and wife Robin, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, Brandon Gray and wife Chelsea of Jackson, WY, Regan Gray and husband Billy Hackett of Wilmington, DE. She is also survived by 4 grandsons, Mack, Carter, Brooks, and Declan Gray and 3 siblings, Rick Hill and wife Joan of Folsom, PA, Linda Hill-MacDonald of Buffalo, NY, and Butch Hill and wife Mary of Pike Hill, AL.
Charlene, a compassionate grandmother, mother, nurse and beloved friend, will be missed by all.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803. A service to celebrate her life will begin at 11:30 am. Interment will be private at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Charlene’s memory to The American Heart Association, 200 Continental Dr, Suite 101, Newark, DE 19713.

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Funeral Services

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803. A service to celebrate her life will begin at 11:30 am. Interment will be private at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.

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Cathy C writes,

My deepest condolence to Charlene's family. Charlene was a beautiful classy lady. She was one of the first residents at The Summit who greeted and welcomed my mother to the community last year. She always smiled and had a kind word for my mom. Even as my mom declined and couldn't speak. I always enjoyed our chats in the Activity Room about life, kids, and our former nursing careers. The Summit just seems a little bit sad without Charlene. She will be deeply missed. Cathy C

11/16/2019 05:19 pm

Cheryl Ferrante writes,

My father, George Cox, and I would like to express our sincere sympathy to all of you at this sad time. Charlene was my father's neighbor at The Summit. She was such a nice person and will be missed.

11/17/2019 01:20 am

Rich Palmer writes,

I am deeply saddened by the news of Charlene’s passing. Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember our dearly departed. My most heartfelt condolences.

11/17/2019 08:30 pm

Kathy Cruice writes,

Charlene was full of grace and a wonderful caregiver. She left this life too soon! I enjoyed her friendship and working with her at The Christmas Shop. I send my deepest sympathies to all her family. Kathy Cruice

11/21/2019 11:00 am

George Ritzel writes,

I think of Charlene often and am very saddened to here this news .For the 30 years I was her hair stylist I had a true client and a very great friend. We laughed and cried together many times. Charlene has left a mark in my life and will always be with me forever. Much love and respect to her lovely family.

11/22/2019 03:36 am

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