Background
Gray, Elva Mae was born on August 15, 1926 in Wichita Falls, Texas, United States. Daughter of Joseph and Ella Maude (Drinkard) Matthews.
Gray, Elva Mae was born on August 15, 1926 in Wichita Falls, Texas, United States. Daughter of Joseph and Ella Maude (Drinkard) Matthews.
Student, Delta Junior College, Stockton, California, 1962. Student, Delta Junior College, Stockton, California, 1970. Student, Delta Junior College, Stockton, California, 1975.
Student, Humphrey Business College, 1973—1974. Student, California State University, Hayward, 1978.
Clerk-typist Sharpe Depot, United States Army, Stockton, 1944, traffic clerk, 1956—1962. Beautician Cameo Beauty Salon and Elva's Beauty Salon, 1945—1954. Owner operater G.I. Cleaners, Stockton, 1962—1968.
Payroll clerk Johns-Manville Company, 1968—1973, purchasing agent, since 1973, assistant regional purchasing agent San Mateo, 1979—1984, regional purchasing agent, since 1984.
President Young Women's Christian Council. President, director choir, youth leader New Hope Church of God in Christ, Stockton, 1965—1976. Supervisor women's departments Glad Tidings Church of God in Christ, Hayward, since 1980.
Member of National Association Purchasing Managers.
Married Odies Gray, August 15, 1948. Children: Donna Sue Gray Jackson, Randolph.