Delores June Grayson, 86, of Ontario, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026, at Ontario Estates. Born on June 24, 1940, in Lewis County, Kentucky, to the late Homer and Fern (Kidwell) White. She graduated from Laurel High School at the age of 16 then moved to Cleveland, Ohio. Later, she married Bobby A. Grayson on January 28, 1961, settling in Mansfield, Ohio. Delores worked as office manager at the cable office in Shelby for many years.
She found joy in gardening, cooking, and cherished her time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She realized how important it was to give back to the community and donated more than 17 gallons of blood to the American Red Cross.
Delores is survived by her sons, Greg (Cam) Grayson and Steve Grayson; grandchildren Beau (Susan) Grayson, Kyle (Rachel) Grayson, Dustin Grayson, and Raven Grayson; and great-grandchildren Jilyinn, Presley, Zoey, and Graham Grayson. She is also survived by her siblings Alma “Sue” Richmond, Ronald “Ronny” (Peggy) White, Samuel “Sam” (Sandra) White, Mavis White, Mary “Kitty” (Rick) Bentley, and Rose “Snowball” (Elvis) Williams; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby A. Grayson, and her siblings, Donald “Sonny” White, Norma “Dickie” Lewis and Leena “Sally” Henderson.
In accordance with Delores’s wishes, no services will be held. Family invites condolences and memories at www.barkdullfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to American Red Cross, 3747 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 44115.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to Ontario Estates Nursing, Physical Therapy Staff, and Southern Care Hospice.
Funeral Home: Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory
Website: www.barkdullfuneralhome.com