Tina was born on March 11, 1970, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of William Thomas “Tom” and Betty Louise (Ham) Crays.
Tina graduated from Virden High School. She went on to work for the State of Illinois’ Department of Human Services. Tina was a member of Lakeside Christian Church. She enjoyed exercising, and spending time outside with her dog, Wags. Tina was known to be very caring and loving, with a great sense of humor.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandmother, Nina May Ham; brother, Rick Crays; sister, Linda Gregory; infant sister, Charlotte Crays; brothers-in-law, Keith Castagno, Charles Fouts, and David Jackson; sister-in-law, Sharon Crays; and nephews, Tony Fouts and Steven Castagno.
Tina is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Schafer of Chatham; sons, Zachary Schafer and Matthew (Felicia) Dubois; grandchildren, Payten and Gretchen; siblings, Vicki (Dave) Osborne, Sherry Fouts, Bonnie Castagno, Debbie (Jim) Howerton, Sheila Crays, Gary Crays, Ronnie (Ruth) Crays, Danny (Becky) Crays, and Norm (Dixie) Crays; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation and Funeral Ceremony: Family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Butler Funeral Home – Chatham, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham, followed by the Funeral Ceremony at 11:30 a.m., with Pastor Jon Morrissette officiating.
Burial will follow at Stout Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made towards a cancer benefit event for Tina. Please see flyer in photos below online obituary.
