Obituary for Rita Elaine Rafferty (Gray)
Rita Elaine Rafferty, 72, of Linden, VA, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022 at Inova Fairfax Hospital.
Rita was born May 20, 1950 the daughter of Clay Robert Gray Jr. and Dorothy Philip Gray. Before retirement, she was a commercial property manager. She married Daniel Leigh Rafferty July 6, 1991. She attended Calvary Episcopal Church in Front Royal, VA, and enjoyed gardening, watching birds on her bird feeder, and spending time at the beach.
Along with her loving husband, Daniel, Rita is survived by her sons, David Wayne Franklin (Dawn) of Luray, VA, Matthew James Franklin (Heidi) of Winchester, VA, Andrew Gray Rafferty-Franklin of Linden; grandchildren, Shelby Franklin, Hunter Franklin, Carlie Franklin, Annabelle Franklin, Matthew Rivard; mother, Dorothy Gray; and siblings, Judy Crosen, Donna Gray, Dale Gray, and Denise Guinta.
She was preceded in death by her father, Clay Robert Gray Jr.; and her first husband, Wayne Vernoy Franklin.
A graveside service will be held Saturday September 24, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Arnon Cemetery located at 646 Walker Road Great Falls, VA 22066.
Rita was born May 20, 1950 the daughter of Clay Robert Gray Jr. and Dorothy Philip Gray. Before retirement, she was a commercial property manager. She married Daniel Leigh Rafferty July 6, 1991. She attended Calvary Episcopal Church in Front Royal, VA, and enjoyed gardening, watching birds on her bird feeder, and spending time at the beach.
Along with her loving husband, Daniel, Rita is survived by her sons, David Wayne Franklin (Dawn) of Luray, VA, Matthew James Franklin (Heidi) of Winchester, VA, Andrew Gray Rafferty-Franklin of Linden; grandchildren, Shelby Franklin, Hunter Franklin, Carlie Franklin, Annabelle Franklin, Matthew Rivard; mother, Dorothy Gray; and siblings, Judy Crosen, Donna Gray, Dale Gray, and Denise Guinta.
She was preceded in death by her father, Clay Robert Gray Jr.; and her first husband, Wayne Vernoy Franklin.
A graveside service will be held Saturday September 24, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Arnon Cemetery located at 646 Walker Road Great Falls, VA 22066.