Jimmie Lou Gray

Jimmie Lou Gray, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on November 2, 2026, with the comforting presence of her husband and daughter at her side.

Born in Brownville, Alabama, Jimmie Lou later made her home in Northport, where she built her life and raised her family. For 47 beautiful years, she was the treasured wife of John Gray. She worked until retirement at GM/Delphi-Harrison alongside many great friends, where she was better known as "Lulu".

Above all else, Jimmie Lou cherished her family, friends, and beloved pets. One of her favorite titles was "Nanny" and she thoroughly enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren.

When not spending time with family and friends, she could be found deer hunting with her husband, or, on a fall Saturday, in her recliner watching Alabama football. She also enjoyed working outdoors with her hands, floating in the pool, watching game shows, and playing cards on the floor with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed Thrasher and MaeBell Thrasher Venz; sisters, Earline Hardy, Myrline Wicker, Dorothy Gregg, and Shirley Swiney Boyd; and stepdaughter, Carmon Rico.

She is survived by her loving husband, John Gray; daughters, Natalie Hydrick and Marcia Fleenor (Bryan); son, Dean Johnson; son-in-law, Eduardo Rico; grandchildren, Christopher Hydrick, Cody Hydrick, Montana Fleenor (Bryant), Cheyenne Markham (Nic), Kayla Garner (Joshua), Nickolas Rico (Madison), and Austin Rico (Ava); six great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruby Kendrick, Jewel Deerman, and Peggy Williams (Donald); and brothers, Morris Thrasher and Kenneth Thrasher (Dorothy).

Visitation for Jimmie Lou will be held at Sunset Funeral Home on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

A Celebration of Life will take place at Sunset Funeral Home on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 11:00 am with Bro. Tim Tindle officiating. Burial will follow at Bone Camp Methodist Church Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Cody Hydrick, Austin Rico, Eduardo Rico, Bryant Hamby, Nic Markham, and Wesley Ray.

While Jimmie Lou will be deeply missed, the love she gave, the memories she created, and the family she nurtured will remain a lasting part of her story. Her life and love were woven into the lives of those around her, and her memory will continue to live on in the stories shared, the traditions carried forward, and the love passed from one generation to the next.