Judith Diane Gilliand Gray, 80, passed away at her residence on November 12, 2026. Judy was born in Amory on October 15, 1946 to the late Burlie and Gladys Cavender Gilliand. Judy was a graduate of Amory High School Class of 1964. She later graduated from Itawamba Junior College. On March 5, 1966, Judy married Larry Gray and together they had 59 years of marriage until Larry’s death last year. Judy was a friendly face for many years at Bank of Amory where she worked as a teller. She had a deep love for animals and worked several years at Amory Animal Hospital. Judy enjoyed watching mystery and law television shows, working sudoku puzzles in her free time and caring for animals. She loved spending time with her family and caring for her little dog, Cyrus. Judy was a member of Christian Chapel Church of Christ.
Judy is survived by her daughters, Crystalyn Leech (Jon), Smithville and Ashley Gray, Amory; sister, Marilyn Elliott (Bob) Wetumpka, AL; sister in law, Joyce Gray, Amory; brother in law, David Gray, Amory; grandchildren, Tori Cook (Murff), Hunter Leech (Amber), Anastasia Camp, Brandon Gray, Brodie Britts and AnDrea Britts; great grandchildren, Peyton Cook, Mia Seymore, Jack Seymore, Abbilyn Cook, Cason Cook and Rainey Leech; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Burlie and Gladys Gilliand and husband, Larry Gray, Judy is preceded in death by her son, Dan Gray; niece, Shawna Gray; nephew, Kimble Gray; sister in law, Vera Gray; brother in law, Randle Gray.
A visitation will be held from 5 PM until 7 PM on Monday, November 16, 2026 at Cleveland Moffett Funeral Home in Amory. A private service and burial will be held later.
