Mary R. Gaines Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary R. Gaines of Peoria, Illinois, who passed away on November 9, 2020, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary R. Gaines to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her children, Constance Moody, Ronnie Lee and Mark Rutherford. She is survived by: her children, Robert Lee (Judith) of Wilmington, NC, Gail Lee of Wilmington, NC, Freida Peary (Ralph) of Atlanta, GA, Bobby Rutherford (Paula) of Grand Prairie, TX, Michael Rutherford (Donna) of Peoria, IL, Nancy Gayles of Peoria, IL, Becky Rutherford of Peoria, IL, Dean Rutherford (Marcella) of Nashville, TN and Bridgette Stuckey (Carey) of Peoria, IL; and her siblings, Donell Shorter (Donna) of Elkhart, IN, Matthew Shorter (Wanda) of Elkhart, IN, Marie Shorter of Shelby, MS, Beatrice Shorter of Shelby, MS and Betty Shorter of Shamburg, IL.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, social distancing and attendance limits will be observed. As the States begin re-opening in response to the Global Coronavirus Pandemic, some people are returning to their previous normal living standards.