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Mrs. Naomi Gertrude Gray, 100, of Concord NC, formerly of Beckley, WV was called home to be with her Savior on Friday, November 20, 2020. Born January 28, 1920 in Beckley, WV, she was the daughter of the late Simeon Brockman and Irene Maynard. Naomi was a graduate of Vocational School of Nursing. Naomi accepted Christ at an early age and joined Central Baptist Church in 1932. She was strong in her faith, enjoying directing church plays and making beautiful quilts. In addition to parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Gray; daughters, Earnestine Gray Robinson and Augusta Mercer; brothers, Rev. Walter Brockman and Samuel Brockman. Those left to cherish precious memories are her nephew, Samuel A. Brockman, who loved her and was devoted to her care; her niece,Beverly Ann Montanez and a host of other relatives and friends. Service will be 12:OOPM Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Inc. 748 So Fayette St. Beckley, WV with Rev. Franklin Hairston officiating. Friends, while wearing gloves and masks and observing social distancing, may pay their respects to the family beginning at 11:00AM. Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail.com. Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.