Born April 21, 1947 in Peoria to Howard and Evelyn (Strickland) Lee, Sr., she married William Boyd Gordley on June 6, 1965 in East Peoria.
Surviving are her husband of 56 years; three sons, Todd Gordley and Jeff Gordley, both of Pekin and Scott (Brenda) Gordley of North Liberty, Iowa; two grandsons, Austin and Blake Gordley, both of North Liberty, Iowa; three brothers, Howard (Rebecca) Lee, Jr. and Bruce (Yvonne) Lee, both of East Peoria and Allen (Amy) Lee of Creve Coeur and three sisters, Penny Knebel of La Fayette, Linda Tucker of Creve Coeur and Sandra Lee of Princeville.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A homemaker, April taught beginning piano for several years and enjoyed Christian music. She also enjoyed supporting her family in their endeavors and spending time with her grandsons.
April was a member of Mapleton Church in Mapleton.
Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Pastor Keith Huff will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral at the funeral home. Burial will be at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Mapleton.
Memorial contributions may be given to Mapleton Church, 9409 South Powell Road, Peoria, Illinois 61607.
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