Ginger S. Nalley

Ginger S. Nalley, age 62 years, a resident of rural Vienna, passed away Friday afternoon, August 23, 2024, at 2:03 P.M. at Deaconess Healthcare Center in Marion, Illinois. Ginger was born September 8, 1961 in Lima, Ohio. She was the daughter of Lowell and Barbara (Orwig) Chilcoat. Ginger was united in marriage to Bob Cramer, Sr. He preceded her in death. She was later united in marriage to Harold Ray Nalley, Sr. at the McCracken County Courthouse in Paducah, Kentucky. Together, Ginger and Ray shared 35 years of marriage. In addition to her husband, Ginger is survived by: her children – Robert (Clara) Cramer, Jr., Harold Ray (Arizona) Nalley, Jr., Jasper Richard Nalley, Barbara Lynn (Daniel) Farmer, Donald Ray Nalley, Brooke Lynn Nalley, David Moss, Rodney (Grace) Tipton, Regina Bringer, and Robert Temple; grandchildren – Robert Cramer III, Faith Nalley, Scotty Jackson, Shane Jackson, Blake Jackson, Brooke Tipton, and Rodney Tipton; a brother – Lowell Chilcoat, Jr.; 3 sisters – Minnie Clevenger, Robin Studer, and Carol Ginter; a sister-in-law – Linda Nalley; and 2 nephews – Chad Nalley and Scott Nalley. In addition to her parents and husband, Ginger was preceded in death by siblings – Benny Stoker, Otis Chilcoat, Johnny Chilcoat, Bev Chilcoat, and Linda Ginter. Ginger had worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) at Auglaize Manor in Wapakoneta, Ohio and later at Hillview Health Care Center in Vienna. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and making hand-crafted Native American dolls. Ginger also enjoyed fishing. She was of the Baptist faith. She is fondly remembered as a great wife, mother and grandmother. A graveside service honoring Ginger’s life will be conducted Wednesday afternoon, August 28, 2024, at 2:30 P.M. at the Belknap Masonic Cemetery. Chad Nalley will officiate. There will be no public visitation. Those attending the graveside service are invited to gather at the cemetery at 2:15 P.M. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Heather Harper-Treat Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 98, Vienna, Illinois 62995 or to a drug rehabilitation center of the donor’s choosing.

Ginger S. Nalley

September 8, 1961 - August 23, 2024