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 ...

14 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 …

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 …

2 days 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 …

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, …

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.

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

February 18th, 2026 by Ric Hanson (Des Moines, IA) – Officials with The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University, Wednesday, announced the death of Billie Lee Ray. The center says the …

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 …

DES MOINES, Iowa — Billie Lee Ray, Iowa’s former first lady, died Tuesday morning at age 97. That's according to a message sent by Drake University President Marty Martin announced to campus. Ray …