Virginia Lee Gray's obituary , Passed away on April 23, 2025 in Collinsville, Illinois

Virginia Lee Gray

February 20, 1938 - April 23, 2025 (87 years old)

Collinsville, Illinois

Virginia Lee Gray's obituary , Passed away on April 23, 2025 in Collinsville, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Barry Wilson Funeral Home

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Virginia Lee Gray

February 20, 1938 - April 23, 2025 (87 years old)

Collinsville, Illinois

Virginia Lee Gray Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 23, 2025, at the age of 87, Virginia Lee Gray of Collinsville, Illinois, born in Saint Louis, Missouri passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Virginia Lee Gray to pay them a last tribute.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Virginia Lee had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Virginia Lee may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas Pennell and Mamie Pennell; her husband Donald Gray; and her son Thomas Gray. She is survived by: her children, Elaine Fournie of Collinsville, IL, Judy Cronin (Mark) of Grover Beach, CA, Norma Rupprecht (Richard) of Glen Carbon, IL and Ronald Gray (Kristie) of Granite City, IL. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandson.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society and will be received at the visitation or can be mailed to Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Barry Wilson Funeral Home



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Barry Wilson Funeral Home & Cremation Services Ltd.
2800 N Center St, Maryville, IL 62062

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Apr 26

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Barry Wilson Funeral Home & Cremation Services Ltd.
2800 N Center St, Maryville, IL 62062

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Apr 26

Burial

Woodlawn Cemetery
1400 St Louis St, Edwardsville, IL 62025

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