Naomi Elizabeth (Gray) May

Naomi Elizabeth (Gray) May


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Feb 21st, 2018

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  • Death Date: Feb 21, 2018

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Biography: 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 is survived by her sister, Sue Burgess of Atlanta; her 4 children--Sarah Leflar (Robert) of Fayetteville, Jonathan May (Jane) of Boyce Louisiana, Andy May (Missy Morris) of Los Angeles, and Rachel May (Doug Dusini) of Tampa; 8 grandchildren-- David Slade (Kelly) of Little Rock, Hannah May (Erin English) of Los Angeles, Hank May of Los Angeles, Jean Louise May of Boyce LA, Nicolas Lizarazo of Las Vegas, Caroline May of Boston, Sarah Helen Leflar, of Portland OR, and Gwen Lizarazo of Tampa; and 2 great grandchildren, Jack and Jane Slade of Little Rock. A memorial service will be held Friday March 2nd, at 11am at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Little Rock.

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Jean and Robby Robinson
#8
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Jonathan and family,
We are so sorry to hear this. Nonnie was a caring, intelligent and remarkable person. Although we did not have an opportunity to see her for several years, we still recall memorable things she said. We send our condolences and love.
Belinda Rubens
#7
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Sarah, Jonathan, Andy and Rachel

Nonny was an unique and valued friend of ours. We will always think of her with a smile.

Belinda E. Rubens
Junko and Jason Williams
Carra and Jorge Garza

Christine Veirs Ringgold
#6
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Love and condolences to the May family and friends of Nonny. She will be remembered well by those of us she touched in such a positive way.
Victoria Patrick
#5
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Sincere condolences to your entire family.
Jan Richardson
#4
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My condolences to your family. Your mom was a remarkable person.
Miriam and Robert Anderson
#3
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Much love and prayers to the family.
Kathy Delhaes
#2
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My sincere condolences to all of the May family. I never had the pleasure of meeting Naomi, but she must have been an amazing person as evidenced by her daughter Rachel.
Kathy Delhaes
Patricia S. Trytten
#1
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Love and prayers.

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