Melissa Ann Gray

Melissa Ann Gray, age 43 of Park River, North Dakota passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at the First Care Health Center of Park River.

Melissa Ann Gunsallus was born February 12, 1983 in Northwood, North Dakota, the daughter of Larry Gunsallus and Loretta (Longtine) Gunsallus. She was raised on a small family farm south of Manvel, ND where they raised sheep, goats, rabbits and chickens. Melissa attended elementary school in Manvel, North Dakota earning high honors in Mathematics, Science and History. Melissa attended Central High School in Grand Forks and graduated with honors. She then earned her Bachelors of Science in Business and a minor in Healthcare Administration. She was currently attending college to earn her Masters Degree. After graduation, Melissa met and was united in marriage to Ryan Gray on July 10, 2004. Together they raised five children: Dorian, Lynx, Gryphon, Andromeda, and Isabelle.

Melissa is survived by her husband Ryan Gray, Park River, ND; her children: Dorian Gray, Lynx Gray, Gryphon Gray, Andromeda Gray, and Isabelle Gray all of Park River, ND; her grandson, Henri Gray, Park River, ND; her mother Loretta Gunsallus, Manvel, ND; her father Larry Gunsallus, Grand Forks; and siblings: Angela Hall, Munich, ND; Ashley Pollestad, Devils Lake, ND and Wyatt Gunsallus, Manvel, ND. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Memorial Services will be held at a later date.