Mrs. Clauggie

Gray

It is with deep Sadness and loving hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Clauggie, who departed this life peacefull on Thursday, September 18, 2026 at the age of “79”.

Clauggie was born on July 22, 1947 in Natchitoches, la. to the parents of the late James Garrett and Celestine Anthony - Garrett both of Natchitoches, La. Throughout her life, she was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, wife, and triend. She experienced the joy of marriage twice, Sharing meaningful chapters ofher life with Robert Johnson, Sr. and later with the late Jefferson Gray, Sr.

Above all, Clauggie was a woman who Cherished her tamily. She gave her love, strength, and guidance to those around her and created memories that will remain treasured forever. Her kindness, laughter, wisdom, and beautiful spirit will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

She accepted Christ at an early age at St. Mathew Baptist Church. As time passed she became a member at Greenville Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Essie E. Harris of Campti, La.

Later in her life she was adopted and raised by the late Alex Coleman and Clara Turner Coleman of Natchitoches, La. She was raised by her at the age of 8 years old until she got grown. She was proceded in death by the late, Oscarene Taylor Whatley, Dr. Louvenia Alfree Taylor Roberson, Loving siblings Sammie Neil Coleman, Shown Coleman Hayes (Ronald ) of Natchitoches, La. brothers Claudell Coleman of Seattle, Washington, Sammy Coleman of Natchitoches, La. Klaron Coleman of Natchitoches, La. (1) God Child Pastor Elbert Demery Jr. of Natchitoches, La.

She was preceded in death by Emma Mae , Lucille Beaudion, Susie Ma McElroy, Luella Farrett, J.W. Garrett, McAuther Garrett, Grant Garrett, and Sam Garrett. (1) living Sister True Miller Roberson of Natchitoches, La.

Clauagie leaves to Cherish her memory Linda Johnson-Martin (Julius) , Robert Johnson, Jr. both of Natchitoches, La., Charlotte Anthony of Campt: La., Tyrone Johnson (Demetria) of Fort Knox Kentucky, Bertha Gray-Sowell (Hosea) of Campti, La. 19 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Although our hearts are heavy with her passing, we are thankful for the life she lived and the love she gave so freely. Her journey on Earth have come to an end, but the love she planted in the hearts of her family will continue for generations to come.

A mother's love is forever. It cannot be buried, forgotten, or taken away, It lives on in her children, grandchildren, her memories, and every person whose life she touched