Gloria Ray
Wood River | Save
Gloria Cynthia Ray, 67, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026 at her daughter’s home.
Born Oct. 17, 1958 in Granite City, she was a daughter of Willie and Cecelia (Parker) Johnson.
She married Clark S. Ray June 12, 1976. He preceded her in death June 3, 2025.
Cindy worked as a regional manager for Dollar Tree until her retirement in 2009. She loved to travel and enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, and her pets.
Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Tiffany Ray and Shaun Lawrence of Wood River and a sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Alan Searle of Arizona.
She will be laid to rest with her husband at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery at a later date.
Professional services entrusted to Paynic Home for Funerals, with an online guestbook available at www.paynicfh.com.
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