Roberta Jean Moutray

Roberta Jean (Raymond) Moutray, 86, of Plano, IL passed away on October 28, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL.

Jean was born on June 30, 1936 in Racine, Wisconsin to Robert J. and Mary (Dodson) Raymond of Big Rock, IL. Jean, along with her two sisters (Pansy and Shirley) and two brothers (Robert D. and Stephen) attended Big Rock schools. As a teenager, she enjoyed working at her father’s factory, Big Rock Finishing Works, where she developed her strong work ethic.

Jean was a loving wife for over 66 years, to Gerald “Jerry” Moutray, whom she married on June 9, 1956.

Jean retired from C.T.S. Knights, in Sandwich, IL after 34 years of dedicated service.

Some of Jean’s favorite pastimes included playing bingo, watching game shows, and spending time with her family and friends. She loved decorating her home for the holidays.

Jean is survived by her husband, Jerry; brother, Robert (Barbara) Raymond of Big Rock, IL; daughter, Cynthia Littlejohn (Herbert Kaiser) of Chicago, IL; son, Randy Moutray of Plano, IL; grandsons, Jeremy Littlejohn of Chicago, and Ryan (Kim) Moutray of Birchwood, TN; great grandchildren, Camden, Xander and Lennox Moutray; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, both sisters, and brother Stephen.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 4, 2022 from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Beverage Family Funeral Home, 104 Terry Street Sandwich, IL 60548. Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, 219 N. Hale Street, Plano, IL 60545, with pastor Stevan Saunders officiating. Interment will follow out to Big Rock Welsh Cemetery, 8 Rhodes Ave, Big Rock, IL 60511. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Beverage Family Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.beveragefamilyfh.com

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the United Methodist Church of Plano.