CHANA – Mable Alice Gray, age 96, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Allure of Pinecrest in Mt. Morris, IL. She was born August 21, 1927 in Pine Rock Township, Ogle County the daughter to Merritt and Alice (Canfield) Gray. She graduated 8th grade from Kings School, Stillman Valley High School in 1945, and Northern Illinois University in 1949 with a degree in Home Economics. She spent her entire teaching career at Savanna High School. Mable was a lifelong member of the Chana United Methodist Church where she was active in the women’s group. She was also a member of the National Teacher’s Association and the Ogle County Retired Teacher’s Association. Mable enjoyed traveling and eating at various restaurants with her sister Ida Belle Gray. She was predeceased by her parents and her sisters Emma Brooks and Ida Belle Gray. Mable is survived by her nephew Stephen Brooks of Lansing, Michigan and other nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at the Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 110 S. 7th Street in Oregon, Illinois with Rev. David Rogula officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 9:00 AM till 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will be at the White Rock Cemetery near Kings, IL. A memorial fund is established in Mable’s name for Serenity Hospice and Home and Chana United Methodist Church. Visit www.farrellhollandgale.com to leave a condolence or memory of Mable.
