Alice Mae Sheets' Obituary
Alice Mae Sheets, 78, of Decatur passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in her home.
Alice was born on August 31, 1938 in Oreana the daughter of Erwin W. and Marie Allison (Brown) Gross. She was a retired skilled machinist and a member of the UAW.
Surviving are her children, Deborah Lewis (John) of Decatur; Pam Fogerson of Decatur; Gary Sheets (Leslie) of Decatur; Terry Sheets of Decatur; brother, David Gross (Anita) of Elwin; sister, Rella Hughes (Larry) of Warrensburg; 12 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and sisters, Doris Gross and Erma Lord.
Graveside service to celebrate Alice’s life will be 11:30 Thursday, March 9, 2017 in Macon County Memorial Park. Visitation will be 10-11 AM Thursday in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
The family of Alice Mae Sheets is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland avenue, Decatur, IL 62526 . Send condolences and share memories with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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