Barbara A. Bland's Obituary
Barbara Ann Bland, 62, of Decatur, passed away Friday, June 22, 2012, at her home.
Barbara was born April 23, 1950 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Norton and Ellen (Sanford) Niles. She was the youngest of eleven children. She married Francis E. (Shag) Bland Sr. on July 10, 1976. He preceded her in death.
Barbara leaves behind her son, Francis E. (Ed) Bland Jr. and his fiancée Edith of Decatur; daughter, Kimberly D. (Andrew) Burchard of Decatur; stepdaughters, Cindy and Francine of Taylorville, IL; stepson Bryan of Missouri; brother, Avon (Harriet) Niles of Ramsey, IL; sisters, Betty (Michael) Ferris of Urbana, IL; Sally (Albert) Price of Mt. Zion, IL; sister-in-law, Hilda Niles of Mt. Zion, IL; grandchildren, Danielle, Cora, Sarah and a grandchild-to-be of Decatur; nine nieces; ten nephews; numerous grand-stepchildren; numerous great-grand-stepchildren; numerous grandnieces and grandnephews; and best friends, Linda Cline and Kim Rice.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two infant sons, Jeffery and Shane; brother, Glen Niles; sister, Rose Mose; and stepson, Randy.
The family would like to give special thanks to Barbara’s doctors, Kola, Queresh, Marilee Peter, and McCormack.
A memorial service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Central Baptist Church. Internment at Camp Butler in Springfield will be held at a later date.
The family of Barbara A. Bland is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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