Maria Jo Gay passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2018. Loving mother of James Gay, Matthew Gay, and Mika Washington. Beloved grandmother of Paige, James, Makayla, Mya, Chase, Reagan, Ashton, Nolan, Bryson, Payton, Raylyn, Ava, and Ryan. Dear sister of Maurice Gay and Jerry Gay. Maria was predeceased by her parents Dunbar and Alice.
Maria earned her Masters Degree in Social Work from Wayne State University. She worked as a counselor and teacher in the Pontiac and Ferndale School Districts.