Erma L. Blake Gray

Erma Louise Blake Gray 87 of Moundsville, W.V. passed away Saturday January 24, 2026, home. She was born December 25, 1938, daughter of the late Roy and Georgia (Church) Blake. Erma was a wife, mom, grandma, and great grandmother.

She was a salesclerk at the former Reichart's Furniture Store in Moundsville & Wheeling and Bruckheimer's Leather in Cameron, W.V. Preceded in death by one sister, Roselee Jones, brothers, Howard Blake, Richard Blake, Larry Blake and Loye Blake, two sons, Donald Gray and Daryl Gray. 

Survived by her loving husband, Donald Gray of 67 years, two daughters, Sharon Gray (Tommy Jackson)  of Proctor, W.V. and Jennifer Rickman who this last year lived &  cared  in her home till the end; grandchildren, Justin & Cody Rickman, Zach  Anderson, Kayla Ann Anderson, Shawn Jackson and Savannah Jackson , eight greatgrandchildren, Carter, Lee, Logan, Carson, Kaylee, Bailey, Braxton, and baby granddaughter, Chance. and one sister-in-law, Theresa Blake, many nieces, nephews and some cousins and friends.  Erma had a quiet strength and a gentle spirit that touched so many lives, she will be deeply missed by her family and friends. 

Arrangements by Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1109 2nd St. Moundsville, W, V. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.