Vivian Joy Gray

VIVIAN J OY GRAY , 78 , of Smithton, Illinois, passed away at 1:05 am, Monday, April 13, 2020 at Four Fountains in Belleville, Illinois.

She was born to the late Theodore and Stella (nee Schmitt) Gebhart on August 12, 1941 in East St. Louis, Illinois .

She married Kenneth D. Gray; he preceded her in death on January 24, 2016.

She had worked as an LPN at various places.

She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Freeburg, Illinois.

Survivors:

4 Children:

Glenn (Karen) Gray Francesville, IN

Jeff (Laura) Gray Brighton, IL

Steven (Denise) Gray Smithton, IL

Laurie (Robert) Campbell Oviedo, FL

1 Daughter-in-law:

Cindy Gray Collinsville, IL

12 Grandchildren:

Anthony Gray, Jason Gray, Heather Allen, Amanda Ventimiglia, Brandon Springer, Jonathon Gray, Renee Gray, Jeffrey Gray,

Christiana Gray, Colin Gray, Kaley Mierek and Kaitlyn “Rosie” Mierek

12 Great Grandchildren

Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents, Husband, 1 Son – Brian K Gray, 3 Sisters – Ima Jean Brown, Betty Lou Gebhart and Beverly Gebhart and 1 Grandchild – Heidi Gray.

A Memorial Service will be held in Vivian ’s memory at a later date.

A Private Graveside was held at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, Illinois.

Memorials contributions can be made in Vivian’s memory to Shriners Hospital for Children and memorials are being accepted at the Pechacek Funeral Homes in Red Bud.