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  1. Billie Ray Obituary, Des Moines, Iowa :: Iles Funeral Homes

    2 days ago · Billie Lee Ray, former First Lady of Iowa and beloved wife of late Governor Robert D. Ray, passed away peacefully on the morning of Feb. 18, 2026. Mrs. Ray’s roots run deep in Iowa, and her …

  2. Former Iowa first lady Billie Ray dies at age 97

    1 day ago · Billie Lee Ray, former first lady of Iowa and wife of Governor Robert Ray, has died at the age of 97. Her legacy includes philanthropic work with numerous organizations and the co-founding …

  3. Former Iowa first lady, Billie Lee Ray, dies at 97 - MSN

    DES MOINES, Iowa — Drake University announced Wednesday that former First Lady of Iowa, Billie Lee Ray, has died at the age of 97. Drake University said in a statement that Billie Lee Ray ...

  4. Former Iowa First Lady Billie Lee Ray dies at age 97

    20 hours ago · DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowans across the state are mourning the loss of Billie Lee Ray, the former First Lady of Iowa and widow of late Gov. Robert D. Ray, who died the morning of Feb. 18 …

  5. Iowa's former first lady Billie Lee Ray dies at 97 - KWWL

    14 hours ago · [DES MOINES, Iowa] — Former Iowa First Lady Billie Lee Ray has passed away at the age of 97. She was the wife of former Gov. Robert D. Ray and served as Iowa's First Lady from 1969 …

  6. Former First Lady of Iowa Billie Ray passes away at 97

    1 day ago · Former First Lady of Iowa Billie Ray has died at the age of 97. President of Drake University Marty Martin sent a message to the campus on Wednesday to share the news.

  7. Gov. Reynolds issues statement on passing of former First Lady of Iowa ...

    2 days ago · Governor Kim Reynolds issued a statement on the passing of former First Lady of Iowa Billie Ray.

  8. In remembrance of Billie Lee Ray, Drake University Alumna and Former ...

    2 days ago · The following message was sent to campus by Drake University President Marty Martin on Feb. 18, 2026: It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of Billie Lee Ray, a dear friend, …

  9. Billie Lee Ray, former Iowa first lady, dies at 97 - The Gazette

    1 day ago · Billie Lee Ray, former first lady of Iowa and wife of former Gov. Robert D. Ray, died Wednesday at the age of 97. Her legacy includes philanthropic work with numerous organizations …

  10. Billie Ray, Iowa’s first lady from 1969-1983, has died

    22 hours ago · Former Iowa First Lady Billie Ray has died at the age of 97. Billie Lee Hornberger met future Iowa Governor Robert D. Ray when the two were students at Des Moines Roosevelt High …