

Born August 29, 1936 in Pekin to Dewey and Alma (Benedict) Lee, she married Cletus Eugene Gray on June 10, 1956. He survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Cheryl (Brian) Martin of Green Valley; one son, Steve (Vicki Fogg) Gray of Green Valley; two grandsons, Tony and Tyler Martin, both of Green Valley; one granddaughter, Taylor (Zach) Green of East Peoria; two great-grandchildren, Baleigh Green and Bryson Green, both of East Peoria; one sister, Mable Urish of Pekin; and two cousins, Terri (Eldie) Nehmelman and Carson Benedict, both of Green Valley.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Walter Lee and Wallace Lee; and one sister with Down Syndrome, Junita Lee.
Geri was a bookkeeper and assistant manager for Farmers Grain in Green Valley for 20 years, retiring in 1995.
She owned barrel and race horses throughout the Midwest.
Geri was a member of the Pekin First Church of the Nazarene.
Her graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin. Pastor Cheryl Sherwood will officiate. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Pekin First Church of the Nazarene, 3514 Broadway St., Pekin, IL 61554 or Alzheimer’s Association, Central Illinois Chapter, 606 West Glen Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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