Billie Raney's Obituary
Billie Raney, age 94, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 4:45 p.m. in Coulterville Care Center, Coulterville, IL. Billie was born on August 7, 1922 in Coulterville, IL, a daughter to William "Bill" and Mary (Wiley) McCrary. On August 8, 1942, she married Stanley N. Raney in Perryville, MO and he preceded her in death on March 30, 2000 after 57 years of marriage. She was a member of and very dedicated to Coulterville Baptist Church, Coulterville, IL. She enjoyed drawing birds, doing puzzles, being outside and on her porch and canning from her big gardens. Survivors include two sons, Tommy Ray (Marie) Raney of Coulterville, IL and Leroy (Peggy) Raney of Coulterville, IL; five grandchildren, Michael (Toni) Raney of Coulterville, IL, Michelle Raney of St. Louis, MO, Regina Woodcock of Sparta, IL, Rebeccah (Mark) Beshears of Cahokia, IL and Christopher Raney of Sparta, IL; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, Roy McCrary and Raymond McCrary; and a sister, Zela Rechnitzer. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Lee Valerius officiating. Interment will be in Coulterville City Cemetery, Coulterville, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Coulterville Baptist Church, Coulterville, IL.
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