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Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Eunice “Rae” Plumlee, age 81, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014, at her home in Flora.
Rae was born February 6, 1933, in Bridgeport, the daughter of Chester E. and Barbara E. (Rayl) Armitage. She was united in marriage to William “Bill” E. Plumlee on June 1, 1951, in Flora. He preceded her in death November 20, 1997. Rae worked with Bill in the office of Golden Rule Insurance. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. Rae had a great love for family that went far beyond the realms of her own flesh and blood. She never turned a kid away and was always there to help in any way she could. Her house was always filled with kids and laughter. Rae loved to have a good time and her terrific sense of humor kept everyone laughing.
Rae is survived by a son: Mike Plumlee of Flora; 3 daughters: Denise (Larry) Tadlock of Flora, Lisa (Roger) Colman of Fort Pierce, FL, and Shannon (Neil) Weidner formerly of Louisville; 7 grandchildren: Courtney (Aaron) Wyman, Corey (Marsha) Tadlock, Kelly (Alex) Courtright, Clayton Plumlee, Carly (Zach) Courtright, Caitlin Tadlock, and Chloe Pearce; 7 great grandchildren: Baylee Wilkins, Alexis Bissey, Imani Clark, Adora Clark, Clifton McGee, Ellie Tadlock, and Ava Wyman. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
A funeral service for Rae Plumlee will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora, with interment following in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Hospice and will be accepted at the funeral home.
The Plumlee family has always had a special place in my heart. I have always absolutely adored Rae and since the move from Flora, our telephone conversations and her laugh will be missed. She was like a grandmother to my sons when we lived in Flora, her heartfelt love was never ending. To Mike, Deanie, Lisa & Shannon. You all were blessed with a mom who had a heart of gold. She was truly the matriarch of your family and will be dearly missed. Thank goodness for God's grace..... She now is living in perfection. Sending much love to you all.
Shannon and family - prayers are with you during your loss
Thinking of all of you with hugs and prayers. Loved your Mama.
I am so sorry that you have lost "Mom". We had so many good time when we were all together. I will miss her sarcasm and her whit. I has always loved you Rae! Go up there and give Mike the what for like you always did!
Mike, just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and your family at this time. I send my sympathy.
Oh....my heart is hurting for all of you.
Hi All so very sorry.. my heart is so heavy and so sad . My love to you all she was a wonderful friend to me for so long im deeply sorry for your loss ill always hold her in my heart.. HUGS to all
I am sorry for your loss. May the many fond memories help to give you Peace and Comfort at this time of sorrow.
Prayers for all of you. Rae will be missed greatly. She was such a wonderful woman. Will miss all of her great humor and love that she gave.
My dear old friend, so sorry you had to leave here, I didn't know you were sick, so I am very sorry I didn't get to say the things I wanted to say for so long. I can never forget you and your kindness and surely your straight forwardness, so many fond memories of you and your blessed family. I love you Rae, and now you are at peace with the good "Lord." May he wrap his loving arms around you and your family as I know how very much everyone will miss you. R.I.P. dear friend...............
May God be with the Plumlee family.
Such a gloriously happy person in life....brought many smiles to a lot of us....go with God and RIP.
Time will never dim the memory of such a wonderful person. She touched the hearts of everyone she came in contact with. Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss, Rae was a beautiful person. Keeping you in our prayers. Love and Blessings
My heart goes out to the family in the loss of your mother. Rae was always fun to be near and I always laughed so hard when she would get "wound up" and tell a funny story. She was always good to me and I have great memories of babysitting Lisa when she was young. I hope the family gains comfort from remembering her love and wit.
It was heart breaking to hear that Rae passed away. I'm confident that all of you wonderful children were by her side. Rae brightened many lives with her kindness and laughter. She is with the angels now and I'm sure they are enjoying her. Rae was an amazing woman.
Love and prayers for your loss.
Loved meeting you and spending so many fun filled Taco and Margarita Tuesdays. Will miss your wonderful personality, great smile and laugh. Enjoy as many of those heavenly Margaritas as you wish. You will always remain with so many people in their hearts!
So very sorry for your loss, my heart aches for your loss! We will keep you all in our prayers!
Thoughts & Prayers are with you.
My heart breaks for you! Rae was always so much fun to be around! She will be missed by so many people! I will continue to pray for all of you!
Always a smile and a hug topped off with a kiss. You were a unique joy to everyone who knew you and showed that life is what you make of it and yours was endless giving to everyone you loved. Truly a Lovely Lady
Did not get to tell you goodbye, my heart aches that you have gone. You no longer live with lingering pain but rejoice in a new life. Your smile, laughter, sense of humor will be remembered. Love for your family was strong and the strength and comfort you provided will stay with them. Has been almost a year since we sit and talked, but know you are looking down at all who loved you and understand our selfish grief that we have been left alone. Bless you Rae that you made a safe journey home to Bill, your parents, to that peaceful place we all dream about. Goodbye Rae.
So sorry to hear about your Mom. My prayers are with you during these sad times.
We extend our sincere condolences to the members of Rae's family. The loss of Rae,a warm and charming woman , saddened us all. She will always remain alive in the memories of those who loved and treasured her.
We were so saddened to hear of Rae's passing. She was a great lady and a dear friend. She will be missed.
Dear Mike, Denise, Lisa, and Shannon, I was so sorry to here about Rae. She always made visiting your family so much fun. I remember eating Captain Crunch at your breakfast table, and your mom making laugh to the point that milk came out of my nose. Those were great memories. My prayers are with you all. Brent
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We loved Rae like so many others did. She touched lives with her humor and quick wit. Rae will be truly missed but she will be remembered fondly by Stan and I.
Sending our love and prayers at this difficult time.
Rae always brought a smile to my face when I saw her. She was a happy, vivacious woman. I am sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. I loved this lady-always made me laugh and we had our special times. The family in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy goes out to the whole family. Rae will be sincerely missed.
I am so sorry about your Mom. I know you will miss her. I always think of you. Maybe someday, we can get together. My prayers are with you and your family. May she rest in peace. Toni Barnes
It was my privilege to have been granted the opportunity to meet such a warm hearted and loving woman. I will never forget the joy of her laughter and most of all, her sense of humor. Although my time for knowing her was very short on this earth, I feel very fortunate to have known her. I could always feel her inner peace when I was in her presence, knowing that I put a smile on her face or the laughs we shared together commenting on some off the wall remark. You will never be forgotten dear "Rae" Watch over all of us and continue to share in the laughter from the heavens above. My sincere condolences to the entire family for your loss. Most respectfully, David Gagnon
So very sorry to hear of you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rae will always be in our hearts. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Our sympathys to her family.
Mike-So sorry about your Mom.
What a great person. We had many laughs with her. She was one of kind. May God Bless the Plumlee Family in this time of sorrow
Shannon and family. very sorry about the loss of your Mother. May her soul rest in peace.
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