Hazel Diana Gray, 64

August 01, 2024

Hazel Diana Gray, 64, of Lititz, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at her residence.

Born in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Mae L. (Bingaman) Parlette, Jr. She was the wife of Robert L. Gray.

Diana’s life was a testament to the power of love and dedication. There was nothing she loved more than her family, especially her grandchildren. Always supportive of their extracurricular activities, Diana was their biggest supporter and biggest fan. Known as the glue that held her family together, Diana’s kindness and warmth touched everyone she met. She was a mother figure not only to her children but also to all their friends. Diana loved gathering her family and friends around her table for long, heartfelt conversations. Her home was always filled with laughter and love. A hard worker throughout her life, Diana instilled the values of dedication and perseverance in her children and grandchildren. In her free time, she had a passion for horror movies and anything spooky. She lived her life with an open heart and generous spirit, never having a bad bone in her body.

Diana is survived by her husband, Robert L. Gray; her children, Christopher (Pamela) Swan, Robert Gray, III, Thomas (Emilie) Swan, IV, Mark Gray, and Brett Gray; her siblings, Phyllis Carlson, Millie Kauffman, Jackie Zajac, and Ray Turner; and grandchildren, Fallyn Gray, Bentley Mayes, Evelyn Swan, Porter Gray, and Hadley Gray.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, William Parlette III; and first husband, Thomas Swan III.

Friends and family will be received from 10AM to 11AM on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory 3110 Lititz Pike Lititz, PA 17543. A funeral service will follow beginning at 11AM. Burial will take place at Habecker Mennonite cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Diana’s name to the Humane Pennsylvania Lancaster Campus at: https://humanepa.org/.