Annie "Sis" Owen's Obituary
Annie Mae Owen “Sis” 96, of Decatur, IL departed this life on Friday January 15, 2016. Annie was born on July 17, 1919 in Brownsville, Tn. to the daughter of Robert and Hettie(Watkins) Owen.
Annie was a Loveable woman who brought Joy and Laughter to her family. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles. She especially Loved having her mug of beer and watching All her grandkids be raised.
Annie leaves to Cherish her Loving Memories:One and Only Daughter- Patricia Owen of Decatur,Il. Sisters- Margaret Owens and Lena Hess of Decatur,Il. and Gertruge Sanders of Palastine, Ark. Grandsons-Yishimael Owen of Danville, Il. and Wesley Owen of Decatur, Il. Granddaughters- Geisha Owen and Dusty Owen of Decatur, Il. Great grandchildren- Derondria Lee, Derondi Lee Jr., Quashon Adams, Dayesha Lee, Cyteria Owen, Dasani Lee, Lowell Sutton Jr., and India Owen-Sutton all of Decatur, Il. and Jayveon Lee of Mississippi. Special Family friend- Richard Winston of Decatur, Il. And a Host of neices, nephews,cousins,and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Hettie Owen, Brothers- Robert Owen and Willie T. Owen. Sister- Johnetta Owen, and Granddaughter -India Owen.
The family will host a memorial service celebrating Annie’s life at 12 Noon on Friday, January 22, 2016 in The Church of Jesus Christ the Living God, 4240 E. Williams Street Road with Pastor Sam Owens officiating.
The family has entrusted the care of their loved one to Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the expanded obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Obituary written by Dusty Owen
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