Carolyn J. Gray, 70, of Brookston, formerly of West Lafayette, died at 8:10 am Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, at her residence. She had been battling cancer since April 2007. She was born Dec. 28, 1937, in Lafayette, to the late Clarence C. and Augusta Slagle Barton. She was a graduate of Jefferson High School. Her marriage was to Lee. C. "Cotton" Gray on Feb. 12, 1956, in Lafayette. He died May 18, 1985. Mrs. Gray worked at the Indiana Veterans Home for 22 1/2 years, lastly as storage clerk, retiring in 2004. She had previously worked for National Homes for 12 years as a receiving clerk of materials off railroad cars. She was a member of Battle Ground Church of God. She ahd been in several bowling leagues over the years at various alleys in Lafayette. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, word searches, gardening, reading and watching outdoor life from the kitchen window. Surviving are three children, Gerald R. "Gray" (fiancee: Patty Robinette) of Delphi, Bradley J. Gray (wife: Susan) of Brookston and Cynthia L. Medley (husband: Brian) of West Lafayette; and a brother, Robert Barton (wife: Cindy) of Lafayette. Friends may call from 5-8 pm Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home, Brookston. Service there 10 am Thursday, Jan. 10. Pastor Tony Soule to officiate. Interment ot follow in Battle Ground Cemetery. Also surviving are five granddaughters, Jana L. Gross (husband: Nathan) of Brookston, Julie Kitchell (husband: David) of Logansport, J. Ladi Iya of Amherst, NY, Olivia M. Medley of Yatesville, Ga, Hannah M. Gross of Brookston, 2 grandsons, Tracy J. Bogan of West Lafayette and Max Q. Kitchell of Logansport; and 5 special nieces, Brenda Cruea (husband: Bryan) of Lafayette and their children, Peyton & Carson, Jamie K. Barton of Fowler, Nikki Barton of Phoenix, Ariz., Jessica Jordan and Brittany Jordan, both of Monon. Preceding her in death is a brother, Floyd E. Barton. She loved spending time with small children, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Donations may be made in her memory to St. Elizabeth Hospice of Lafayette.