Opal Mann Gray, 92

June 7, 1933 – February 26, 2026

Tupelo – Ms. Opal Mann Gray, age 92, died Thursday, February 26, 2026 following a long prosperous life. She was born June 7, 1933 in Belmont, Mississippi to Flurry and Gladys George Mann. She married the late James A. Gray who died in 2004. She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.

All services are private to the family. There will be a private family graveside at Tishomingo Cemetery. Holland Funeral Directors are honored to serve their friends.

Survivors include her two daughters, Pam Howard and her husband Steve of Saltillo, and Kim Kuykendall of Cordova, TN; her brother Junior Mann of Dennis; sister-in-law Nelda Mann of Dennis; grandchildren, Bradley Howard, Carlie Buchanan (Jonathan), and Jade Kuykendall (Drew Riley). She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Eupal Daily, brothers Wayne Mann and Billy Joe Mann, her husband, and granddaughter, Tara Pearson who died in 2005.

A special thank you goes out to Enhabit Hospice and Traceway Greenhouses for their comforting, loving, and professional care during Opal’s final days for her and for the family.

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