Laurie M. (Rooney) Gray, age 63, died peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024, surrounded by her son, daughter in law, and granddaughter.

Laurie was born on May 20,1961 in Lawton, Oklahoma to John and Betty Rooney. She graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1979. She achieved a Bachelor's Degree in Political Sciences and a Master's Degree in Education from Cameron University. Laurie retired as a special education teacher from Edmond public schools in 2017, where she received teacher of the year in 2015. She was first married to Michael Brandt on August 26, 1978. They had two children together, Michael and Madison Brandt. She married William Gray, on October 4, 2002, in Lawton, Oklahoma, They lived in Lawton, Oklahoma  for several years before moving to Edmond, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death in 2013.

She is survived by her son, Michael Brandt, daughter-in-law, Jaime Brandt, granddaughter, Aris Brandt of Edmond, Oklahoma, brother, John Rooney and wife, Sandra, of Lawton, brother, Pat Rooney and wife, Mary Kay, of Lawton.

Laurie always had kindness, grace, compassion, appreciation of beauty, love of family and friends. She enjoyed going to get her nails done with her granddaughter, online shopping, garage selling  (she always loved to find a bargain). She had a love for all her furry babies.

Laurie Gray was preceded in death by grandparents, Bill and Maudie Corrales, parents, John and Betty Rooney, daughter, Madison Brandt, and husband, William Gray.

The family will greet family and friends at Becker-Rabon Funeral Home on Thursday December 26, 2024 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Graveside service will be held at Highland Cemetery on Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

Burial will be under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.