Jean Ray

Jean Ray Obituary

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Age - 80

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October 6, 2023

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Galesburg, IL

N Jean Ray, 80, of Abingdon, died at 5:52 p m Wednesday, October 4, 2023, in the Knox County Nursing Home She was born November 1, 1942, in Abingdon, the daughter of Ross R and Gertrude (Tuttle) Fielder She married Robert E Ray on February 16, 1968, in Avon He preceded her in death June 6, 1995 She is survived by her sister, Joan B Tabb of Galesburg; several nieces and nephews; and her devoted friends, Christine and Danny Brunswig of Altona and their family In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Philip R and Robert L Fielder Jean began her working career at the Abingdon Brass Factory, where she worked for 13 years After that, she went to work at ADM, where she was a grain inspector for many years before retiring in 2005 She was a graduate of Abingdon High School Jean and Bob were avid bowlers and Jean had served as a league officer Jean also enjoyed helping on her cousin's farm, especially at harvest time, and horseback riding Graveside service will be 2 p m Thursday, October 12, 2023, in the Avon Cemetery There will be no visitation Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice A celebration of Jean's life will continue from 4 to 6 p m on Thursday at the Abingdon American Legion Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services of Abingdon is honored to serve the family Online condolences may be left on the funeral home's website at www h-p-w com To to the family or in memory of Mrs N Jean (Fielder) Ray, please

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