Bernadine Gray's Obituary
Bernadine Gray, age 85, of Darden, TN, formerly of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018 at 9:32 a.m. in Jackson General Hospital, Jackson, TN.
Bernadine was born on January 16, 1933 in Pinckneyville, IL, a daughter to Clarence and Golda (Owens) Zoller. On June 21, 1958, she married Wiley Eugene Gray in Carbondale, IL and he preceded her in death on January 5, 2006. Bernadine worked over 30 years as a daycare provider and was a member of Grace Outreach Church. She loved her church, serving God, camping, traveling and her grandchildren.
Survivors include one son, Donald (Nicole) Gray of Notingham, PA; one daughter, Polli (Richard) Burnett of Darden, TN; eight grandchildren, Jason (Tiffany) Burnett, Matthew (Bess) Burnett, Aaron (Michaela) Burnett, Zoller Adam Gray, Jared Hladky, Philip Hladky, Nicolette Welch and Tyler Welch; and two great-grandchildren, Isabella Burnett and Katelyn Burnett.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and twin sister, Geraldine Carter.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. with Brother Kirk Steele officiating. Interment will be in Elkville Cemetery, Elkville, IL.
Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association.
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