Myka Michele Gray
June 30, 1998 ~ May 24, 2017
Myka Michele Gray, age 18, loving daughter, sister and aunt, of Perry Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. She was born on June 30, 1998 in Painesville Ohio, the daughter of Michele Diane Workman and Michael Charles Gray.
Myka was a 2016 graduate of Perry High School. She just completed her freshman year at Kent State in Kent, Ohio, where she majored in Special Education. Special Education was Myka's passion and she devoted her time by volunteering at C.A.R.E.S. in Mentor, Ohio.
She attended St. Cyprian's Catholic Church in Perry. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her niece and nephew. Myka was a selfless, kindhearted person and would graciously do anything for anyone. She loved to make everyone smile.
She is survived by her mother, Michele (Vernon J.) Workman; father, Michael (Debbie Swann) Gray; sister, Heather Michele (Tyler Wilkinson) Gray; brother, Jared Gray; step-brother, Greg (Jocelyn) Workman; step-sister, Ashley (Eric) Sokolowski; nephew; Easton Wilkinson; niece, Emma Wilkinson; grandmother, Mary Duffy-Shaw; great-grandmother, Alice Fries, many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Michael and Shirley Arcaro; great-grandfather, Charles D. Gray.
Friends will be received from 4:00 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, OH 44057. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at St. Cyprian's Catholic Church, 4223 Middle Ridge Road in Perry. Father George Kusy will officiate the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in her name to the Tim Tebow Foundation online at www.timtebowfoundation.org
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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I am so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all.
Thoughts and Prayers to all the family. May god help and guide you through this difficult time. RIP beautiful young lady . You will be dearly missed
Thoughts and Prayers to the Family. May God comfort you all during this difficult time
Words are not enough but i am so deeply sorry for your loss, she was a beautiful youg woman. Prayers and love during this difficult time. May God keep all of you in his care Love, Cheryl Frankina
Our Prayers are with the family always. Please know Jon & I are just a call away.
We are so deeply sorry for the loss of Myka. She was a precious and wonderful light in the lives of so many. We are all here to love and support you at this most difficult time.
This is a horrible tragedy and I'm at a loss for words. My thoughts are with the family and friends of this young lady.
I am so sorry for your loss! I didn't have the privilege to know her, but she sounded like a beautiful woman both inside and out! There is a very special angel watching over you know! She will always be in your hearts and memories!
Mike and I are so sorry for your loss. If there was anything we could say or do to make things better, we would. May God comfort you and help you find peace.
Sincere condolences to Myka's family. May the good memories linger longer than the pain of loss. May the beautiful promises in the Holy Bible comfort you. Psalm 46:1, Revelation 21:4,5
I'm so sorry for your loss. I did not know her but my family is from Perry and we lost my sister at 17 in 1997. If you need someone to talk to to help you through the process, my family would be willing to talk. My prayers and thoughts to you all!
Myka was in my Education in a Democratic Society class at Kent State University. (Spring 2017) She was always very excited to voice her opinions and share her works with the class. She always had a positive attitude and always enjoyed the conversations she had with everyone in the class. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this hard time. God is with you.
Me and myka met first semester in College writing 1. Every morning before class we met up and just talked about problems or how are weekend was. I looked forward to seeing her every morning cause it brightened up my day especially before a long class. Even then we would work together. I loved hanging out with her on the weekends as well and just having an enjoyable time because we got along so well. I know I don't know your family that well and we have never met but just from knowing and being friends with your daughter I know you guys are amazing caring people and I wish you guys had more time because she was a light that was taken too soon.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I never met this precious young woman. I know. There will be an emptiness in your life's. I'll pray for your family, and the strength to get through the days ahead.
May the family find comfort in loving memories, and in knowing that God is “close to those that are broken at heart; and he saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18) Our loving Creator, Jehovah God, has promised to soon “swallow up death forever…and wipe the tears from all faces” (Isaiah 25:8). With deepest sympathy.
RIP baby girl.
My deepest sympathies to the family. Thoughts and prayers.
I was one of mykas students at cares i miss her so much Rest in peace may the angles have you