Celia Gay Rader Obituary
The family of Celia Gay Rader (Dayton, Ohio) announces her passing on September 16, 2026. Celia, born on May 16, 1937, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Celia Gay Rader or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herbert Abney and Hazel Abney; her husband Jewel Rader; her son Stevie Rader; and her siblings, Virgil Abney, Toad Abney (Ova), Chester Abney, Jerry Abney, Ronald Abney, Fannie Maggard, Dovie Laughhunn and Mallie Mae Hardin.
She is survived by: her children, Judy McCartney (Jim) of Centerville, Brenda Boyd (Jeff) of Florida, Peggy Brown (Steve) of Fairborn, Tina Sersen (Tim) of Wisconsin and Danny Rader of Dayton; her grandchildren, Chris McCarntey, Kyle McCartney (Katie), Chad Schneider, Jessica Broyles (Brian), Tony Rigney (Ashley), Cole Sersen, Chelsea Duchein (Cory) and Daniel Rader; and her great grandchildren, Gabby Petticrew, Kinsley McCartney, Alex Shaver, Charlee Christa, Nora, Letty Broyles, Anna, Allie, Mason Rigney, Logan and Maddie Duchein.
Visitation was held on Sunday, September 20th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM and on Monday, September 21st 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 21st 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home (99 Cedar Grove Rd, Irvine, KY 40336). A burial will be held on Monday, September 21st 2026 at the West Irvine Cemetery.
