Vera "Irene" Gregory Obituary (1927 - 2019)

Vera "Irene" Gregory, of Cornell, died November 13, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Home in Pontiac, IL just 2 days before her 92nd birthday. Friends may call from 12:00 to 2:00 pm at Calvert & Martin Funeral Home in Pontiac, IL on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Her funeral will be at 2:00 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Janeen Tronc officiating. Burial will follow in the Earp Cemetery in rural Graymont, IL. Irene was born November 15, 1927 in rural Blackstone, daughter of George and Nellie (Winterrowd) Baker. She married Billy G. Gregory on January 22, 1947 in Dwight, IL. He died July 18, 1984. Mrs. Gregory lived her entire in the Cornell area. She graduated from Cornell High School. She was a homemaker who was later employed as a cafeteria worker, and later as a library aide at Cornell Grade School. Before retiring, she worked at K-Mart in Pontiac. Three sisters and two brothers preceded Mrs. Gregory in death. She is survived by her children: Judith (John) Gonzalez, Vickie (John) Fitzgerald, Sherry (Jim) Goggin, Gary (Madelyn) Gregory and Robin Gregory; her grandchildren: Michelle (Matt) Jagitsch, Dylan (Heather) Fransen, Terra (Todd) Manning, Ian (Jenny) Fitzgerald, Billy (Raquel) Goggin, Jesse Goggin, Jason (Ashley) Hassinger, Sarah (Johnny) Saucedo, Megan Gregory and Jonathan (Tina) Gregory; and many great grandchildren. Also surviving is her special friend of many years, Bob Wheet of Pontiac, IL. Irene attended the Cornell United Methodist Church and was a long-time member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Country Club and the Cornell chapter of the Red Hats Club. She enjoyed friends and family and a was a gifted singer who played piano, organ and accordion. She joyfully shared her love of music with all who knew her. Her children especially remember her accordion playing around the campfire and singing along with her tunes. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cornell United Methodist Church.