It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ila Jean Gray of Nebraska City, Nebraska, born in Sidney, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 86, on July 11, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ila Jean Gray or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Charlie W. Smith and Della Elizabeth Smith (White); and her brothers, Russell Smith, Donald Smith, Grant Smith, Kenneth Smith and Wendall Smith.

She is survived by : her children, Barbara Housh (Robert) of Nebraska City, Thomas Barnett (Betty) of Auburn, Teresa Kendall-McFarland (Brad) of Braddyville, IA and Gayle Lefeber (Lon) of Lincoln; her grandchildren, Alexandra Meyers (Bret), Allison Sederburg (Dalton), Kathy Neemann, Michael Neemann, Carissa Cushman, Pam Moyer (Jason), Jeff Evans (Amanda), Derek Kendall (Katie), Stephanie Gallaher-Main and Ryan Main; her great grandchildren, Cailyn Meyers, Parker Meyers, Jax Meyers, Brex Meyers, Robbie Evans, Tori Kendall, Reagan Kendall, Adam Brion, Coby Neemann, Jayden Cushman, Gabby Cushman, Bridget Cushman, Emma Sederburg, Grace Sederburg and Zoey Sederburg; her sisters, Darlene Wampler of Nebraska City and Evelyn Whipple (Jim) of Clarinda, IA; and her sister-in-law Dora Smith of Northboro, IA. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Marshall Funeral Chapels