Lura Lee Gentry of Rockford departed this earthly life January 14, 2024. She was born November 1, 1930 in Chidester, Arkansas the daughter of Florence Bowens and Sherman Hinton. Lura lived in Rockford since 1950 coming from Chicago, IL. She married Ingram Gentry October 13, 1960, he preceded her in death. Lura was employed as a nurses aid and medical clerk before retiring from OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after 42 years. Lura was a crossing guard at Lewis Lemon School. She was a member of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church. Lura attended schools in Arkansas.

Lura leaves to cherish many loving memories, three sons, Leonard Paschal, Curtis Paschal and Micheal Gentry; two daughters, Andrea Gentry and Darla (Curtis) Parish; 10 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren; five sisters, Verlean Davis, Cathy (James) Fort, Barbara (Wayne) Banks , Jeanelle Box and Betty Fowler; two brothers Hesley (Barbie) Box Sr. and Bobby Sr., (Lois) Box; a host of nieces nephews other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Ingram; daughter, Ingrid Gentry; her parents; and brother, Hollis Box.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church 3000 Rural Street. Entombment in Sunset  Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200  N.  Johnston Ave.