Viola J. Gray, 82, of Eldora, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Eldora Specialty Care.

A graveside service will take place on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Bangor-Liberty Friends Cemetery in Bangor, Iowa. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Viola and her family. For additional questions or to leave a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Memorials may be directed to either the Bangor-Liberty Friends Church or to the Bangor-Liberty Friends Cemetery.

Viola was born December 15, 1937 in Iowa City, Iowa to parents Ellis and Blanche (Wolfe) May. She married the love of her life, Leonard C. Gray, on February 1 1953 in Red Oak, Iowa. She held several jobs throughout her life, including working at Whinks, Dodger Mfg. and cleaning private homes. Viola was a skilled homemaker and especially enjoyed sewing, quilting, knitting and crocheting. She also enjoyed reading, her flower garden, and taking long walks. Leonard & Vi both enjoyed roller skating and chopping wood. She was a member of the Bangor-Liberty Friends Church and enjoyed doing mission work when she was able. Viola volunteered at the Little Girls Club in Eldora and at vacation bible school. She loved playing cards and board games with family and friends.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Pamela M. Warren, Wanda L. Mills, David L. (Jackie) Gray and Donna (Monty) McAllister; 7 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 1 sister.

Viola was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard; her parents, 6 sisters and 3 brothers.