Linda Kay Gray, age 69

September 26, 1955 - February 13, 2025

Linda Kay Gray, age 69 of Sailor Springs, Illinois, passed away on February 13, 2025, at her home.

A private family graveside service will be held at a later date in Dillman Cemetery in Sailor Springs, Illinois.  Arrangements are under the care of Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois.  The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.

Linda was born on September 26, 1955, in Christopher, Illinois, the daughter of Ralph Edward and Bonnie Lee (Cook) Payne. She married the love of her life, Edward Gray, and he preceded her in death in 2006.
Linda was member of the Christian Church of Sailor Springs and worked for floral shops and at
The  Little Diner in Clay City, where the Casey's is now.  Linda loved NASCAR, Alabama Football and when she was younger, caring for her horses.

Linda is survived by; daughter Michelle Gray of Sailor Springs, Illinois
daughter Kellie Goossens of Georgia
stepson Steven Gray of Michigan
brother Paul (Sharon) Payne of Dyer, Indiana
brother Charles (Veronica) Payne of Chicago, Illinois
brother James Payne of Sailor Springs, Illinois
brother-in-law Edward Tirva of Chicago, Illinois
sister-in-law Nancy Gray of Olney, Illiois
grandchildren: Cole Edward Patterson, Lane Goossens, Bonnie Goossens, and Kayle Bryant

Linda is preceded in death by her husband Edward, parents, daughter Renee Lynn Bryant,
sister Janice Lynn Tirva, and stepson Edward Gray Jr.