Daphne Diane Chavez

Daphne Diane Chavez, 59 of Russellville, Arkansas, went to her heavenly home, Saturday, May 3, 2025. She was born January 2, 1966 in Corsicana, Texas to Lee Edward Gray, Sr and Erma Louise Simmons Gray. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Robbie Diane Chavez; twin grandsons, Markel and Marcel; three brothers, Johnny Gray, twins Robby and Bobby Gray; two sisters, Bengi Douglas, Shirley Allen and niece, Shirron Gray.

Daphne was a true woman of faith in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was a member of Gateway PCG church for over 20 years. She was Nana to her loving grandchildren. She was loved by so many. She always had candy for her children, grandchildren and friends. They called her the Candy Lady. She loved to write and was quite a poet. She said, "weep not for me, when I am gone". Daphne touched so many hearts and lives and though she is now rejoicing in heaven, she will always be remembered.

She is survived by her husband, Federico Chavez, her sons, Fredrick Gray and Brittney, Francisco Gray and Brittany; grandchildren, Marcella Gray, Roxie Gray, Solomon Dwayne Gray; bonus grandchildren, Shaylee West, Silas West, Abbigale Wilson, Madden Kelley; great grandchild, Antonio Hayes; siblings, Lee Edward Gray, Jr "Sap". Kaye Bluitt Gray, Carolyn Gray, Elsie Body "Cookie", Ronald Gray "T-Monkey", Janice Whaley, Pamela Gray, Loran McBride, several nieces and nephews including Timothy Valenzuela.

Her funeral service will be 2pm, Friday, May 9, 2025 at Gateway PCG Church, in Russellville, with Rev. Jerry Vinson officiating. Burial will be private.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Russellville Family Funeral. Please visit our website, www.russellvillefamilyfuneral.com to share a memory with Daphne's family.

Pallbearers will be Fredrick Gray, Francisco Gray, Ronald Gray "T-Monkey", Timothy Valenzuela, Jonathan Timmons, Johnny Thomas, James Munhal and De-andre Turner.