Eleanor Sue (Allen) Ray October 29, 1930 - June 25, 2024 Poplar Bluff, Missouri - Eleanor was called back to God peacefully and after enjoying an ice cream and strawberries with her family on June 25, 2024 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was born October 29, 1930 in Hamilton County, Illinois to Marshall Elbert Allen and Violet Jewell (Hale) Allen. She was fiercely committed to the well-being of her family and adored by them; especially her sisters and lifelong friends Joann Satterfield and Donna Schuster, and her brother Bob Allen. Eleanor graduated from McLeansboro High School in 1949. Those who knew her would reflect that she was a kind and humble person who was friendly and pleasant to all. She married Charles Albert Ray of Hamilton County in Piggott, Arkansas on February 15, 1952. She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, showcasing her gentle nature to create and maintain a comfortable home, always filled with the smells of a home-cooked meal, and an inviting living room

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