Jean Ray
1926 - 2008 (81 years)
Generation: 1
1. Jean Ray was born on 29 Jun 1926 in Saint Louis, Missouri; died on 8 Feb 2008 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. Notes:
Fox
Decatur – Jean Fox, 81, of Decatur, passed away at 3:00 a.m. Friday, February 8, 2008, at Keystone Meadows.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 11, at Graceland Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, February 10, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Decatur Genealogical Society, D.M.H. Hospice, or to First Presbyterian Church.
Jean was born on June 29, 1926, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Fred Lucien and Florence (Headen) Ray.
Jean taught in the Decatur Public Schools, and retired from Thomas Jefferson and Woodrow Wilson schools. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Decatur Genealogical Society, D.E.A., and I.E.A. Jean volunteered at Decatur Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed gardening and reading, and belonged to two bridge clubs.
Surviving are her children Nancy Jean Mills and husband Jerry of Decatur, IL; David Benton Fox and wife Linda of Haddonfield, NJ; Judith Anne Fox of North Hollywood, CA; grandchildren Kate Fritts and husband Jordan of Edwardsville, IL: Aam Mills and fiancée Stephanie Moses of Clinton, IL; Maggie Mills of Decatur, IL; Michael Fox of NJ; and great grandchildren Jacob Fritts and Francine Dupre.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents.
Condolences may be left to the family at www.brintlingerandearl.com
Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp
Herald and Review, Decatur, Illinois. Sunday, 10 February 2008. Page 25.
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daughter of Fred Lucien Ray ad Florence Headen
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98447016/jean-ray-foxFamily/Spouse: Marion Fielden Fox. Marion (son of Willis Benton Fox and Grace Gertrude Hedges) was born on 5 Jul 1925 in Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 13 Jan 2023 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was buried in Point Pleasant Cemetery, Long Creek, Macon County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]