Annie Catherine Ballard Gray

June 26, 1936 - July 9, 2025

Nannie, Annie Catherine Gray, age 89, passed away peacefully Wednesday July 9, 2025, surrounded by family after a life filled with love, service, and joy. A proud daughter of Huntland, Tennessee; she was born on June 26, 1936, to James Madison

Ballard and Willie (Taylor) Ballard. Nannie was raised on a farm as the cherished youngest of three siblings. She adored her older brothers, Raymond Ballard and J.M Ballard, and carried the values of hard work, faith, and family throughout her life.

Nannie was a devoted wife to her beloved husband, Bobby Gray, a dedicated Navy man, whose service took them across the world. Together they built a life rich in adventure and purpose, living in Japan, Hawaii, Cubi Point Philippines, San Diego,

Washington State, and Pensacola. Their children, Carolyn and Mike, traveled alongside them on these journeys, becoming a source of deep joy and pride. In her later years, Carolyn and Mike lovingly returned that devotion, surrounding her with care, comfort, and unwavering support until her final days. Through each chapter, she remained a constant source of support, strength, and grace. Above all, she cherished being “Nannie.” She was known as Nannie Catherine to a host of children throughout her life. She poured her heart into her role as grandmother to three granddaughters and was utterly smitten by her five great-grandchildren, who brought her endless pride and joy. She also held dear the many lives she touched as a sister, daughter, wife, and treasured friend. Nannie Catherine will forever be remembered for her giving heart, nurturing spirit, and the beauty she brought into the world. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Bobby Gray CPO USN, brothers (spouses) J.M. (Bee) Ballard and Raymond (Alma) Ballard. She is survived by her children, Carolyn Gray (Kevin) Wiseman and Michael (Mary Jane) Gray, Grandchildren, Brandi (Cole) Scott, Catherine Gray, and Sarah (Bradley)

Drake. Great Grandchildren Charlotte Anne Scott, Shepard Gray Scott, Sawyer Oscar Scott, Emma Drake, Claire Drake, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 5-8pm on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 pm on Monday, July 14, 2025 in the Chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Interment will be held at Franklin Memorial Gardens with Cole Scott, Fhilip Franklin, Bradley Drake, Brad Tennyson, Jay Ballard, and John Ballard serving as pallbearers and James “Butch” Ballard, Jay “Buck” Ballard, and Bobby Morris serving as honorary pallbearers. Each of these pallbearers held a special place in Nannie’s heart.

Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.