White River Junction, Vermont - Lois Elaine Sealy, 93, died Sunday, April 13, 2025, in her home with family near - her daughters & granddaughters. She was born on April 15, 1931, in Scranton, PA to Arthur and Thelma (Lloyd) Sealy.

She graduated from West Scranton High School in 1949, where she met her high school sweetheart, David J. Gray. They even went on to attend Penn State alongside each other. Lois and David were married twenty years and had three children: Susan, Scott, and Sharon. They each pursued their passions - Dave, Sociology/ Lois,  Art & Music. Lois received a Master's in Art Education from Penn State/ Dave received a Doctorate in Sociology. In the early 70's, Lois married Attrn. Gordon Paul Jeffery. They were married 17 years. They enjoyed trips to Europe and on St. Lawrence River in their cabin cruiser, "The Bluebird".

Lois truly loved teaching art and produced a portfolio of extraordinary, imaginative drawings and paintings. She loved teaching all levels. She taught in public schools and budding art teachers at the College of William and Mary. She retired from Westmoreland High School in Westmoreland, NY, then moved to Vermont.

Lois had a passion for art, music, and theater at a young age. Her performances as Shirley Temple won hearts in Scranton, PA. She has passed her passion and talent on to her daughter, Susan, granddaughters, Olivia and Ariana, and many students, taking them to Europe to witness the painting and architecture of the world.

She is predeceased by her parents and her beloved son, Scott.

She is survived by her daughters, Susan Gray Bé of University Heights, OH and Sharon Gray of Hartford, VT.; her sister, Margaret Ann (Daniel) Cucura of Waverly, PA; three grandchildren, Olivia (Peter) Gray Bilyk, Dr. Ariana Gray Bé, and Grace Gray-Richardson; as well as two nieces and two nephews, Lisa, Laura, Danny, and Jeff.

Memorial contributions may be made to BAYADA Hospice at PO Box 1590, Norwich, VT 05055.

Knight Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed in an online guestbook found at www.knightfuneralhomes.com