Lenore Gabbard passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025 at the age of 88 in Benton, Arkansas. Lenore was born in Chouteau, Oklahoma on March 3, 1937 to Hettie and Joe Ray.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years Ray, son Steven (Jennifer), grandchildren Gage (Greer) and Nicholas. She is now reunited with her daughter Jamie, sister Peggy, and brothers Bob, Jack, Jim, and Jerry.

Lenore found joy in helping raise her two grandsons, working side by side with her husband and son in their family business, and traveling across the U.S. in their RV.

The family will be having a private graveside service.  Cliff Springer will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be made to the Jamie Lynn Gabbard Memorial Scholarship Fund, 3010 Coldwater Dr, in Benton, Ar 72019.