Patricia "Pat" Gray Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Patricia “Pat” Gray, age 77, of Marion, IL, passed away peacefully at 7:12 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2019, in Baptist Health Center of Paducah, KY. She was born on Sunday, September 14, 1941, in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of William Raymond and Velsie Lorine (Robertson) Montgomery. Pat attended school in Marion and was a graduate of Marion High School Class of 1958. She continued on with her education by attending at Missouri Baptist College of St. Louis, MO, where she received her Licensed Practical Nursing Degree. To further her education she attended at Rend Lake College of Ina, IL where she received her Certified Operating Room Technician Degree. Pat was united in marriage to Billy Gene Gray on Friday, August 26, 1960, in Benton, IL, and together they have shared nearly 59 years of marriage. Her working career has always been in healthcare. She began working at Marion Memorial Hospital in the operating room and emergency room for several years. Later, she began working for Dr. Voss as a surgical nurse for 25 years until his retirement. She continued on working in healthcare for 2 more years until she finally retired in 2012, at the age of 70. Pat was a member of Fountain United Methodist Church located south of Marion. In her spare time she enjoyed playing solitaire, crocheting, reading, taking care of animals; especially her two special cats, Buddy and Allie and was a sharp shooter having taken gun classes. Pat loved her large family and was always interested in all of their many activities. She looked forward to many times they all would gather together. The many memories that were created will now be cherished by those she leaves behind. She is survived by her husband Billy G. Gray of Marion; mother, Lorine Montgomery of Tampa, FL; son and daughter-in-law, Billy G. and Christy Gray of Marion; daughter and son-in-law, Kimila and Greg Thompson of Marion; four grandchildren, Katelyn Thompson, Elliott Gray, Abbelyn Thompson and Olivia Gray all of Marion; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Barb and Bob Baker of Collinsville, IL and Diane and Gary Norton of the Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX area; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Ed and Tierney Montgomery and Dean Montgomery all of Tampa, FL, a host of nieces and nephews, other extended family and many friends She was preceded in death by her father. Arrangements were entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion. The visitation was from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at the funeral home. During the time of visitation a “Reflection of Life” DVD Memorial Tribute featuring special people, places and events in Pat’s life was presented to the family and friends. Following the time of visitation the funeral service was at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Kenneth Blumenstock and Rev. Paul Jacobs presiding. Comments of memory were presented by Pat’s sister, Barb Baker. The prelude and postlude musical selections were presented by pianist, Michelle Leonard. Special vocal musical selections presented during the service were “Old Rugged Cross” by Tricia Wood, Janette King and Michelle Leonard, “Amazing Grace” by Paula Wells and “I’ll Fly Away” by Tricia Wood, Janette King, Michelle Leonard and Savannah Leonard accompanying this selection on the violin and Michelle Leonard accompanying all the selections on the piano. Interment followed in Egyptian Memorial Gardens Cemetery of Energy, IL. Pallbearers were Elliot Gray, Tony Craig, Scott Robinson, Bill Robinson, Zachary Sims and Gage Johnson. For those who preferred, memorial contributions were made to either or all; “Fountain United Methodist Church”, “Fountain United Methodist Church Cemetery” and “St. Francis Animal Care Shelter” and mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court Street, Marion, IL 62959. Memorial envelopes were available at the funeral home. For additional information please call 6187-993-2131.

Patricia "Pat" Gray

September 14, 1941 - April 19, 2019