Nancy Clark Gray
March 3, 1966 ~ April 28, 2026
Nancy Clark Gray, 60, of Hollywood, Maryland passed away on April 28th, 2026, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Nancy was born on March 3rd, 1966, in Garrett County, Maryland to the late James Patrick Clark and Linda Weimer Clark. She graduated from La Plata High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in business management from University of Maryland University College. She worked for the Human Resource Office at NAS Pax River for the federal government and retired after 35 years of service in 2024.
Nancy married William “Willie” Gray on November 12th, 1988, at St. John’s Francis Regis Catholic Church. They welcomed one son, Ethan William Gray, in January 2001.
Throughout their 37 years of marriage, Nancy and Willie enjoyed numerous adventures with their family and friends. Nancy loved the beach and always looked forward to traveling to Ocean City for yearly family vacation. Nancy also loved to bake and bowl shuffleboard in the St. Mary’s County Northern Bowling Machine League, as well as watching her husband and son play various sports.
She is survived by her husband Willie, son Ethan, and mother Linda, and was preceded in death by her father James.
The family will receive friends on Thursday May 7, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Matthew Allen Gray Jr, Wade Johnson, David Johnson, Ray Thompson, Benny Johnson, and Shawn Guy.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s and St. John’s School
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Willie, Ethan, and Mom,
I worked with Nancy in Corporate Ops at NAWCAD—in fact, our offices were right across the hall from each other. She was truly one of the nicest, sweetest people I’ve ever met. I don’t think she had a mean bone in her body. And her chocolate chip cookies were legendary; we all looked forward to potlucks because we knew she’d bring them.
She will be deeply missed by so many. She touched countless lives.
Wishing you peace, love, and hugs.
Willie, Ethan, and family My sincere condolences to all of you. Nancy was a good friend. She came into my life when she first started working at Pax in my office many years ago. I remember how proud she was of her new house and how she loved giving us a tour. Years have passed since our working days together but I will never forget her kindness and all the happy times we shared. She definitely made her mark. If I can help in any way during these difficult times ahead please call. May Nancy rest in eternal peace.
Dear Willie, Ethan, and Aunt Linda,
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of Nancy. My heart goes out to all of you during this incredibly difficult time.
Although it has been many years since I last saw her, I will always remember Nancy for her beautiful smile and the kind, sweet person she was. The Christmas cards she continued to send over the years meant so much—they were a reflection of the warmth and thoughtfulness she carried with her.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you can find comfort in the love you shared with her and in the many memories that will always remain.
With my deepest sympathy,
Melinda
Willie and family – I’m so sorry to hear about Nancy’s passing. She was such a kind and genuinely sweet person. Sending prayers of comfort during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy, I am thinking of your family during this difficult time. Nancy was a wonderful coworker and such a genuinely kind person who will be greatly missed.