Bernadine Helen Ray Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Bernadine Helen Ray of Vandalia, Illinois, who passed away on September 29, 2025, at the age of 104, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Robert Peyton and Alta Fern Peyton (Idleman); her husband Albert Lee Ray; her brother Wendell Peyton; and her daughter Suzann Nelson.
She is survived by: her daughter Barbara Akeman (Phillip) of Altamont, IL; her son-in-law Kurt Nelson of Corona, CA; her grandchildren, Scott Akeman (Monique) of Worster, MA, Jeff Akeman (Laurie) of Effingham, IL and Laurel Nelson of Austin, TX; and her great grandchildren, Logan Akeman (Laurie), Veronica Nelson, Rachel Akeman and Layne Akeman.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Miller Funeral Homes - Vandalia (831 N 5th St, Vandalia, IL 62471). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
Memorials can be made out to the First Christian Church of Vandalia, IL.