Daughter of Wilmer Gray and Francis McQuaid
Wife of Richard Creedon Walsh, 8 October 1918, Cook, Illinois
Wife of Frank Hull Zimmerman, 22 October 1926, Cook, Illinois
Wife of Elmer Lewis Gray, 10 July 1952, Elko, Nevada
Lilly Edith Gray "Victim of the Beast 666" Rest In Peace. After more than half a century following Lilly's death, the epitaph carved on the gravestone of Lilly E. Gray remains a source of intrigue for genealogists and grave researchers alike. It states: "Victim of the Beast 666." Why would such a phrase have been inscribed?
The inscription's reason probably was to be found only within the troubled mind of her husband, Elmer Lewis Gray. He was known to have had a few mental quirks. The only one who knew why Lilly would be the "victim"and being her survivor, it is likely that Elmer had ordered the stone.
The time has come to allow dear Lilly to rest in peace. In order to do so we must remove the paranormal and other spooky and devilish speculations that have been attached to her name by those who were searching for answers but were searching in the wrong places.
Researchers note that the only information we have on Lilly is, (1) her obituary and death certificate, (2) Elmer's obituary and criminal records, (3) her last address and possible caregiver or roommate, and (4) relatively nothing else. Actually, she is found in both U.S. And Canadian Census records and other documents.
Lilly's paternal grandparents John Gray and Catherine Shaw are listed as being born in Ireland and Lilly had at least seven siblings, 6 brothers, and 1 sister. All the children were born in Ontario, Canada except for the youngest.
Obituary. Mrs. Lily [sic] Edith Gray, 78, 1216 Pacific Ave., Died Friday, 11:10 a.m., in a Salt Lake Hospital* of natural causes. Born June 4, 1880, in Canada. Salt Lake resident since 1950. Married Elmer Lewis Gray, on July 10, 1952, in Elko, NV. Survivors: husband; several nieces and nephews. (Deseret News for Nov. 15, 1958, p. B5.)
*Salt Lake County General Hospital once stood at 21st South and State Street in Salt Lake City. Facilities in 1965 were moved to a new structure next to the University of Utah and became the University of Utah Medical Center.
She was married to Elmer Lewis Gray (same as her maiden name) and his obituary adds additional information about Lilly.
Obituary. Elmer Lewis Gray, 83, 1216 Pacific Ave. (440 South) died in a Salt Lake hospital Saturday at 12:30 p.m. after a long illness. Born March 12, 1881, Butler, Mo. Married Lilly Zimmerman, 1955, Elko, Nev. She died, in 1958. Retired butcher. Survivors: brother, William, Golden, Colo. Funeral, Wednesday, 10 a.m., 36 E. 7th South, where friends call an hour prior to services. Burial, Salt Lake City Cemetery. (Salt Lake Tribune, November 3, 1964) 36 East 7th South is Deseret Mortuary.
Wife of Richard Creedon Walsh, 8 October 1918, Cook, Illinois
Wife of Frank Hull Zimmerman, 22 October 1926, Cook, Illinois
Wife of Elmer Lewis Gray, 10 July 1952, Elko, Nevada
Lilly Edith Gray "Victim of the Beast 666" Rest In Peace. After more than half a century following Lilly's death, the epitaph carved on the gravestone of Lilly E. Gray remains a source of intrigue for genealogists and grave researchers alike. It states: "Victim of the Beast 666." Why would such a phrase have been inscribed?
The inscription's reason probably was to be found only within the troubled mind of her husband, Elmer Lewis Gray. He was known to have had a few mental quirks. The only one who knew why Lilly would be the "victim"and being her survivor, it is likely that Elmer had ordered the stone.
The time has come to allow dear Lilly to rest in peace. In order to do so we must remove the paranormal and other spooky and devilish speculations that have been attached to her name by those who were searching for answers but were searching in the wrong places.
Researchers note that the only information we have on Lilly is, (1) her obituary and death certificate, (2) Elmer's obituary and criminal records, (3) her last address and possible caregiver or roommate, and (4) relatively nothing else. Actually, she is found in both U.S. And Canadian Census records and other documents.
Lilly's paternal grandparents John Gray and Catherine Shaw are listed as being born in Ireland and Lilly had at least seven siblings, 6 brothers, and 1 sister. All the children were born in Ontario, Canada except for the youngest.
Obituary. Mrs. Lily [sic] Edith Gray, 78, 1216 Pacific Ave., Died Friday, 11:10 a.m., in a Salt Lake Hospital* of natural causes. Born June 4, 1880, in Canada. Salt Lake resident since 1950. Married Elmer Lewis Gray, on July 10, 1952, in Elko, NV. Survivors: husband; several nieces and nephews. (Deseret News for Nov. 15, 1958, p. B5.)
*Salt Lake County General Hospital once stood at 21st South and State Street in Salt Lake City. Facilities in 1965 were moved to a new structure next to the University of Utah and became the University of Utah Medical Center.
She was married to Elmer Lewis Gray (same as her maiden name) and his obituary adds additional information about Lilly.
Obituary. Elmer Lewis Gray, 83, 1216 Pacific Ave. (440 South) died in a Salt Lake hospital Saturday at 12:30 p.m. after a long illness. Born March 12, 1881, Butler, Mo. Married Lilly Zimmerman, 1955, Elko, Nev. She died, in 1958. Retired butcher. Survivors: brother, William, Golden, Colo. Funeral, Wednesday, 10 a.m., 36 E. 7th South, where friends call an hour prior to services. Burial, Salt Lake City Cemetery. (Salt Lake Tribune, November 3, 1964) 36 East 7th South is Deseret Mortuary.
Daughter of Wilmer Gray and Francis McQuaid
Wife of Richard Creedon Walsh, 8 October 1918, Cook, Illinois
Wife of Frank Hull Zimmerman, 22 October 1926, Cook, Illinois
Wife of Elmer Lewis Gray, 10 July 1952, Elko, Nevada
Lilly Edith Gray "Victim of the Beast 666" Rest In Peace. After more than half a century following Lilly's death, the epitaph carved on the gravestone of Lilly E. Gray remains a source of intrigue for genealogists and grave researchers alike. It states: "Victim of the Beast 666." Why would such a phrase have been inscribed?
The inscription's reason probably was to be found only within the troubled mind of her husband, Elmer Lewis Gray. He was known to have had a few mental quirks. The only one who knew why Lilly would be the "victim"and being her survivor, it is likely that Elmer had ordered the stone.
The time has come to allow dear Lilly to rest in peace. In order to do so we must remove the paranormal and other spooky and devilish speculations that have been attached to her name by those who were searching for answers but were searching in the wrong places.
Researchers note that the only information we have on Lilly is, (1) her obituary and death certificate, (2) Elmer's obituary and criminal records, (3) her last address and possible caregiver or roommate, and (4) relatively nothing else. Actually, she is found in both U.S. And Canadian Census records and other documents.
Lilly's paternal grandparents John Gray and Catherine Shaw are listed as being born in Ireland and Lilly had at least seven siblings, 6 brothers, and 1 sister. All the children were born in Ontario, Canada except for the youngest.
Obituary. Mrs. Lily [sic] Edith Gray, 78, 1216 Pacific Ave., Died Friday, 11:10 a.m., in a Salt Lake Hospital* of natural causes. Born June 4, 1880, in Canada. Salt Lake resident since 1950. Married Elmer Lewis Gray, on July 10, 1952, in Elko, NV. Survivors: husband; several nieces and nephews. (Deseret News for Nov. 15, 1958, p. B5.)
*Salt Lake County General Hospital once stood at 21st South and State Street in Salt Lake City. Facilities in 1965 were moved to a new structure next to the University of Utah and became the University of Utah Medical Center.
She was married to Elmer Lewis Gray (same as her maiden name) and his obituary adds additional information about Lilly.
Obituary. Elmer Lewis Gray, 83, 1216 Pacific Ave. (440 South) died in a Salt Lake hospital Saturday at 12:30 p.m. after a long illness. Born March 12, 1881, Butler, Mo. Married Lilly Zimmerman, 1955, Elko, Nev. She died, in 1958. Retired butcher. Survivors: brother, William, Golden, Colo. Funeral, Wednesday, 10 a.m., 36 E. 7th South, where friends call an hour prior to services. Burial, Salt Lake City Cemetery. (Salt Lake Tribune, November 3, 1964) 36 East 7th South is Deseret Mortuary.
Wife of Richard Creedon Walsh, 8 October 1918, Cook, Illinois
Wife of Frank Hull Zimmerman, 22 October 1926, Cook, Illinois
Wife of Elmer Lewis Gray, 10 July 1952, Elko, Nevada
Lilly Edith Gray "Victim of the Beast 666" Rest In Peace. After more than half a century following Lilly's death, the epitaph carved on the gravestone of Lilly E. Gray remains a source of intrigue for genealogists and grave researchers alike. It states: "Victim of the Beast 666." Why would such a phrase have been inscribed?
The inscription's reason probably was to be found only within the troubled mind of her husband, Elmer Lewis Gray. He was known to have had a few mental quirks. The only one who knew why Lilly would be the "victim"and being her survivor, it is likely that Elmer had ordered the stone.
The time has come to allow dear Lilly to rest in peace. In order to do so we must remove the paranormal and other spooky and devilish speculations that have been attached to her name by those who were searching for answers but were searching in the wrong places.
Researchers note that the only information we have on Lilly is, (1) her obituary and death certificate, (2) Elmer's obituary and criminal records, (3) her last address and possible caregiver or roommate, and (4) relatively nothing else. Actually, she is found in both U.S. And Canadian Census records and other documents.
Lilly's paternal grandparents John Gray and Catherine Shaw are listed as being born in Ireland and Lilly had at least seven siblings, 6 brothers, and 1 sister. All the children were born in Ontario, Canada except for the youngest.
Obituary. Mrs. Lily [sic] Edith Gray, 78, 1216 Pacific Ave., Died Friday, 11:10 a.m., in a Salt Lake Hospital* of natural causes. Born June 4, 1880, in Canada. Salt Lake resident since 1950. Married Elmer Lewis Gray, on July 10, 1952, in Elko, NV. Survivors: husband; several nieces and nephews. (Deseret News for Nov. 15, 1958, p. B5.)
*Salt Lake County General Hospital once stood at 21st South and State Street in Salt Lake City. Facilities in 1965 were moved to a new structure next to the University of Utah and became the University of Utah Medical Center.
She was married to Elmer Lewis Gray (same as her maiden name) and his obituary adds additional information about Lilly.
Obituary. Elmer Lewis Gray, 83, 1216 Pacific Ave. (440 South) died in a Salt Lake hospital Saturday at 12:30 p.m. after a long illness. Born March 12, 1881, Butler, Mo. Married Lilly Zimmerman, 1955, Elko, Nev. She died, in 1958. Retired butcher. Survivors: brother, William, Golden, Colo. Funeral, Wednesday, 10 a.m., 36 E. 7th South, where friends call an hour prior to services. Burial, Salt Lake City Cemetery. (Salt Lake Tribune, November 3, 1964) 36 East 7th South is Deseret Mortuary.
Inscription
LILLY E. GRAY
JUNE 6, 1881 - NOV. 14, 1958
VICTIM OF THE BEAST 666
