Born July 15, 1957 in Peoria to Verne and Viola (Worley) Harris, she married Robert E. “Rob” Bort on January 17, 1976 in East Peoria. He survives.
Also surviving are her mother of East Peoria; one son, Daniel (Karen) Bort of Washington; one daughter, Michelle (Jeff) Gabris of Plainfield; four grandchildren, Alysa Bort, Jacob Gabris, Emily Gabris and Carter Bort; two sisters, Brenda Lyles of Morton and Terry (Steve) Knobeloch of East Peoria and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father and an infant sister, Connie Harris.
A homemaker, Gail was very family oriented, dearly loved her grandchildren and was very close to her sisters. She loved to go camping and enjoyed hosting family dinners, especially at Thanksgiving and Easter. She hosted a bonfire for family and friends each year in October. She was fond of her cats and enjoyed shopping.
Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, August 6, 2021 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur. Pastor Dwight Winnett will officiate. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fon du Lac Township Cemetery in East Peoria.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100 Taps Lane, Pekin, IL 61554.
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