Andrea Lynn Gray

Andrea Lynn Gray, 77, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away on March 1, 2022, after a long battle with Lupus. Andrea was born on September 27, 1944, to Richard and Margaret Hutton in Detroit, Michigan. After graduating from Dearborn High school, she went onto attend 2 years of college at Bob Jones University, studying business administration. In the spring of 1966, Andrea met Gordon Gray, and they wed May 6, 1967, and went on to have 2 children, Christy and Matthew. Andrea was very active in church and in life. At Covenant Community Church, you could find her leading young women’s bible study, Pioneer Girls side by side with her mother. She also was actively involved in the women’s ministry, Winning Women. She and Gordon loved to bowl and were in a bowling league for many years. She also had a passion for plants and flowers. That passion led her to attend Michigan State University to obtain her Master Gardner’s Certification in 2007. Her passion and joy started with African violets and expanded into a full greenhouse of orchids, succulents, cacti, and other unique plants that she obtained along the way. She also held membership at the Michigan Bromeliad society and the Michigan Orchid Society. Her other passion was supporting others. When she was first diagnosed with Lupus in 1986, she immediately began researching Lupus, not only for herself but to also provide others with information and support, so they didn’t feel alone. She volunteered leading support groups, running on-call hotlines from home, and doing whatever she could to help others dealing with Lupus. Andrea enjoyed beauty in all things and was always determined to make the best of what God blessed her with. While we are at a loss without her, we have such peace and joy knowing that she is in the presence of Jesus and now home! Andrea was predeceased by her father Richard, her mother Margaret, and her sister Lynda. Andrea is survived by her husband, Gordon, her children Christy and Matthew, daughter in law Melanie, and grandchildren Elsa and Mary. She is also survived by her brothers and sister, Roger, Pat, Dave, Rick, Phil, and Tim along with countless cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Michigan Lupus Foundation in honor of Andrea Gray. Website - https://milupus.org/donate/ There will be a Celebration of Life service for Andrea, April 2, 2022, at . Service will be at 1:30 with a reception to follow at Calvary Baptist Church, 43065 Joy Rd, Canton, MI 48187. There will be a livestream option available, more information will follow.