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Naomi Elizabeth “Nonny” <I>Gray</I> May

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Naomi Elizabeth “Nonny” Gray May

Birth
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Death
21 Feb 2018 (aged 88)
Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA
Burial
Dickson, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA Add to Map
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Naomi Elizabeth (Gray) May, 88, died Wednesday February 21, at West Markham Sub Acute and Rehabilitation Center in Little Rock following a brief illness.
Naomi (known as “Nonny” by her friends) was born July 2 1929 in Memphis to Dr. Horace and Clarice (Bruner) Gray. After graduating from St. Mary’s Episcopal School in 1946, Naomi attended the University of Arkansas and the University of Iowa where she received her BA in English literature in 1951.
Naomi was married to Ronald A May in 1950, and they settled in Little Rock in 1957 when he joined the law firm of Wright, Lindsey & Jennings.
After her divorce in 1973, Naomi started a small business called “Plants by Appointment” which installed and maintained indoor landscaping in many central Arkansas offices and businesses during the 1970’s and ‘80’s. In 1982 she moved to Scott and opened “New Leaf Greenhouses” a commercial nursery and herb and flower farm. Naomi loved gardening and flower arranging and was an active member of the Herb Society. She attended Trinity Episcopal Church and delivered the altar flowers to shut-ins for many years.
Ever the storyteller, Naomi was happiest hosting visitors at her historic home and gardens in Scott, AR.
Naomi Elizabeth (Gray) May, 88, died Wednesday February 21, at West Markham Sub Acute and Rehabilitation Center in Little Rock following a brief illness.
Naomi (known as “Nonny” by her friends) was born July 2 1929 in Memphis to Dr. Horace and Clarice (Bruner) Gray. After graduating from St. Mary’s Episcopal School in 1946, Naomi attended the University of Arkansas and the University of Iowa where she received her BA in English literature in 1951.
Naomi was married to Ronald A May in 1950, and they settled in Little Rock in 1957 when he joined the law firm of Wright, Lindsey & Jennings.
After her divorce in 1973, Naomi started a small business called “Plants by Appointment” which installed and maintained indoor landscaping in many central Arkansas offices and businesses during the 1970’s and ‘80’s. In 1982 she moved to Scott and opened “New Leaf Greenhouses” a commercial nursery and herb and flower farm. Naomi loved gardening and flower arranging and was an active member of the Herb Society. She attended Trinity Episcopal Church and delivered the altar flowers to shut-ins for many years.
Ever the storyteller, Naomi was happiest hosting visitors at her historic home and gardens in Scott, AR.


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