Virginia Sary

Virginia Sary obituary, Metamora, IL

Virginia Sary

Virginia Sary Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mason-White Funeral Home - Washington on Oct. 15, 2025.

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Virginia Sary, 95, of Peoria Heights, IL, passed away at 4:12 pm on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Goldwater Care Peoria Heights.
She was born on December 22, 1929, in Montgomery, AL, to James K. and Elise (Harwell) Ralston. She married Michael Sary in May, 1956. He passed away on September 15, 2002.
Surviving are her children, Dianna Chiow of Boulder, CO, Carole (George) Colburn of Shallotte, NC, Jeanette Perez of Spring Bay, IL, and Michael (Eileen) Sary, Jr. of Louisville, KY; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Everett Sary.
Cremation rites have been accorded. No services will be held. Burial of Ashes will be in Fondulac Township Cemetery in East Peoria, IL at a later date. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.
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