Gayle Marie Graham

Gayle Marie Graham, 48, of Wilmington, IL, passed away on December 19, 2020. Gayle was the third of five girls born to John and Phyllis (Nee Ariel) Graham. Gayle was born at Mercy Hospital in Chicago, IL on December 5, 1972 and grew up in her beloved Bridgeport neighborhood. She graduated from Gordon S. Hubbard High School and continued on to receive an Electrical Engineering degree from Illinois Institute of Technology University. She was a friend and surrogate mother to all. Always there for those that needed an ear to bend, a place to crash or food to eat. She always made time for everyone else. She was the keeper of the family stories and history, if you needed to know something just ask Gayle - a great conversationalist. Intelligent, crafty and a big heart she will be truly missed by all. Gayle is survived by her sons Kenneth (Kenny) David Garcia Jr and Matthew Allen Tamburich; Sisters Angela Graham AhSue, Kathleen (Keith) Skoryi, Julia Graham, Laura Graham and Victoria Olivia. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles and a bunch of close cousins. Gayle was preceded in death by her father and mother, John & Phyllis (Nee Ariel) Graham and her brother John Phillip Graham. In lieu of a funeral service at this time, we will hold a celebration of life service in the summer of 2021. All arrangements are being handled by Jensen Funeral home of Kankakee.