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“Sorry for your loss. ”
1 of 5 | Posted by: Merdell G Nesbit - Florence, SC

“I am thinking of you and praying for you all, so sorry for what you're dealing with. I pray that God will give you grace in your daily walk. ”
2 of 5 | Posted by: Angie Gilstrap - Pickens, SC

“I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for your family that God will carry you through and comfort you all with His love. ”
3 of 5 | Posted by: Heather Chapman - Six Mile , SC

“Please accept our condolences in the death of Laura.Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.May God richly bless and comfort you in the days...Read More »
4 of 5 | Posted by: Carolyn Stancell - pickens, SC

“Tony and girls, I am so saddened to hear about Laura's passing. I pray that God will pour out His peace and comfort to you all. Know that you are all...Read More »
5 of 5 | Posted by: Lisa Posey Hayes - Pickens, SC


Laura D. Gray

Pickens – Laura Dinkins Gray, 42, of Pickens, passed from this life Monday, October 24, 2011.

Laura was born in Lebanon, MO a daughter of the late John Coleman and Mary Jacqueline Branham Dinkins. She was an L.P.N. and worked with Upstate Medical in Seneca. She was a member of Gap Hill Baptist Church in Six Mile. Laura was a graduate of the nursing program at Tri-County Technical College.

Survivors include her former husband Tony Wayne Gray of Six Mile, daughters Chelsea Elizabeth Gray of Pickens and Alyssa Breann Gray of Six Mile, sister, Kathy Purdessy and brother John Coleman Dinkins, Jr. both of Fairplay, SC.

In addition to her parents, Laura was preceded in death by a daughter Dana Marie Dinkins.

The family will have a private service at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the "Chelsea & Alyssa Benefit Fund" in care of any Wells Fargo Bank.

Dillard Funeral Home
Pickens, SC