MinElla Kelly Glover Gray, 97, died May 4, 2014, at home.
Mrs. Gray was born in 1916, in Kingsport, Tenn. She and her parents moved in 1924, to Florida, settling in the Plant City area. She later attended Florida State College for Women in Tallahassee.
In 1937, she met the love of her life, Manuel Glover, to whom she was married for 21 years until his death. She was married to her second husband, Charles Gray, for 20 years.
Mrs. Gray learned new pursuits, such as hunting, fishing and golf, from her husbands. But, above all, she loved to read, follow politics and play bridge. She was known to be an excellent player.
Mrs. Gray was predeceased by her parents, Orion Earl and Edith Denham Kelly, and her husbands, Manuel M. Glover and Charles Gray.
She is survived by her great-niece, Barbara Ward Bennett (Robert); her dog, Buddy; and her many friends.
A graveside service was held May 14, at the Committal Shelter at Lakeland Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice; Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE); or SPCA Florida.
A Celebration of Her Life will be held November 8, 2014, at the Beacon Terrace Clubhouse, Lakeland.
