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Nyra Gay Obituary

Gay, Nyra P. (nee Payton) Age 76. Nyra was the president of The Sounds Community Newspaper and co-owner of Simply Stylish Interiors. Beloved wife of Gilbert A. Gay; loving mother of Lisa (John) Gibbs and John T. (Julie) Gay; cherished grandmother "Amma" of Lauren, Michael, Charlie and Gracie; fond sister of the late Betty Howard; dear aunt of Barbara (John) Baumann, special companion of Savannah. Nyra was blessed with many dear friends whom she considered family. Donations may be made to the National Breast Cancer Association, 2600 Network Blvd., Suite 300, Frisco, Texas 75034. Memorial Visitation Monday May 20, 3-9 pm, with a Memorial Service at 7 pm at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago. Interment private. Info 773-736-3833 or visit Nyra's memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 17, 2013.
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Pure class!

May 11, 2019

Our deepest sympathy , The Barone Family

May 20, 2013

As former neighbors of Paul and Betty Howard and Barbara, we had some fun times together a long time ago. I send my condolences to the family.

Robert Christensen

May 19, 2013

Earl and I are sorry to hear about Nyra. We shared a lot of time with our families at Sauganash and St. Paul. I know Julie and Connie always enjoyed the time they spent with the Gay family and I enjoyed working with her on school projects. She was quite a lady and will be missed terribly by her family I am sure. Carol and Earl Wuertzler

May 19, 2013

So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom, John and Lisa. I have many great memories of her and your family from growing up!

Connie Bjornstad

May 18, 2013

A cultured, superlative, creative, clever lady ...with and abundance of class! Nyra you will be missed-that's for sure...

May 17, 2013

I offer my sincere condolences. Take comfort in reading Ecclesiastes 9:5 in your Bible regarding your loss.

May 17, 2013

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