Obit: Lana Gray

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Lana Luetta Gray, 77, of Davenport died on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City. A memorial gathering was held Sept. 29 at Bentley Funeral Home in Wilton. A memorial service was also held Sept. 29 at Bentley Funeral Home, Wilton. Condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.

Lana was born in Fresno, California on July 27, 1943, the daughter of LB Raymond and Luetta (Vogel) Eaton. Lana was raised on a farm in rural West Liberty, where she developed her tireless work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit. She graduated from West Liberty High School with the class of 1961, where she was a star basketball player.

After graduation, Lana worked as a legal secretary in Iowa City and was an underwriter for various financial institutions across the country. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Davenport. In her later years, she enjoyed gardening, and playing golf. Most of all, Lana treasured spending time with her grandchildren, Connor and Jacob.

Lana is survived by her three sons, Jeff Gray, John Eisenhauer, and James (Rachelle) Eisenhauer; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Gilbert (Darlene) Eaton and Roger (Fran) Eaton; and two sisters, Barbara (Jess) Brenner and Linda Eaton.

Lana was preceded in death by her parents.

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