Eva M. Gray, 83 passed away June 25, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona after a courageous battle with cancer. Eva was born in Ravendale, AR on December 16, 1928. Eva enjoyed a career in the restaurant business. She worked for the Hyatt Regency for 28 years. She will be remembered for her great cooking & baking skills. She loved having the family over for holidays. Eva is survived by her son Gary Gray (Tina) and daughter Lynda Hood Paul). She is also survived by five brothers and sisters, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Eva is preceded by husband Vert Gray, parents Jess & Lottie Alexander and sister, Sharon Alexander. Eva had a strong commitment to her faith and attended Worship & Word Church. She will be missed by all who loved her. Visitation will be 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2012 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ.