Claudine Deloise Gray Obituary: 1938-2026, Virginia Beach

Claudine Deloise Gray Obituary: 1938-2026, Virginia Beach

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Remembering Claudine Deloise Gray: A Lifetime of Healthcare, Community, and Faith in Virginia

Claudine Deloise Gray touched lives through a lifetime dedicated to healthcare, family, and ministry. The family of Claudine Deloise Gray announced her passing on October 7, 2026, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, at the age of 88. Born in Norfolk on August 23, 1938, she lived a life marked by faith, love, and deep devotion to her family and community.

As the oldest of seven children, Gray pursued her early education in the Norfolk Public School System before expanding her studies at Norfolk State University. She pursued nursing studies in Rhode Island and went to Boston, Massachusetts, where she worked at Boston City Hospital. Upon returning to Norfolk, she continued her work in healthcare.

Healthcare Service and Community Roots in Hampton Roads

After returning to Norfolk, Gray was employed at the Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD), where she handled medical records duties and assisted in infant care.

She also took on a role with the Norfolk Public School System working as a custodian, helping maintain and clean the educational facilities that served local families.

Beyond her formal employment, music remained central to her life. As a born-again believer, she sang with the James Cleveland Community Choir, participating in the rich traditions of gospel music that she cherished. The Princess Anne Chapel of Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home & Crematory observed that her memory continues through her numerous beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, alongside numerous relatives, close companions, and everyone impacted by her affection and companionship.

Family Legacy and Upcoming Funeral Services

Gray was predeceased by her mother, Lucille Allen; her sisters, Sandra Lowe, Amy Lowe, and Georgianna Smith; as well as her brothers, Ronald Lowe and William M. Holley Jr. She is survived by her brother, Harvey T. Allen Jr., and his wife, Delores, of Norfolk, Virginia.

She is survived by her offspring, including Jesse Gray Jr. and spouse Linda from Virginia Beach, Virginia; Ulathia Gray residing in San Antonio, Texas; Donnell Gray based in Hampton, Virginia; Sharita Cuffee located in Baltimore, Maryland; Crystal Williams alongside spouse Lowell from Bowie, Maryland; Michael Gray living in Norfolk, Virginia; and Kim Gray stationed in Norfolk, Virginia.

Furthermore, she maintained a unique connection with her grandson Deon Gray from Atlanta, GA, taking an active and affectionate part in his upbringing.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6pm till 9pm, Friday, October 30, 2026. A funeral service will be held 11am, Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Princess Anne Chapel. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com

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