Hazel Virnell Harris Gray, 83, of Natural Bridge, Virginia, died Friday, January 27, 2012 at her home.

Born June 17, 1928 in Bedford, VA, she a daughter of the late Ballard Rowsey Harris and Essie Bohns Harris.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Bundy Gray.

Surviving are her children, Rebecca Gray Lucero, of WA; Sharon Gray Fix, of Lexington; Janet Gray Davis, of Natural Bridge; a sister, Vivian Deacon, of Lexington; twelve grandchildren, forty-three great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Monday January 30, 2012 at Harrison Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Rockbridge Area Hospice, P.O Box 948, Lexington VA 24450.

Arrangements are being handled by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, VA.