Barbara Ann Turley's Obituary
Barbara Ann Turley, 83, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 21, 2018.
Barbara was born February 27, 1935, in Evergreen Park, IL, to Walter George and Martha Anita (Ferguson) Knoppke. She married James Thomas Turley on May 12, 1957, in Decatur, IL. He passed away November 6, 2002. Barbara was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Decatur. She was a head secretary for Caterpillar for many years. She was a member of the Red Hats. She was an avid Cub Fan, loved to sew, go roller skating, Baton twirling, gospel music, a cat lover and she was very outgoing.
She is survived by her three sons, Patrick (Yomiko) Turley of Roselle, IL, Kevin Turley of Decatur and Jay Turley of Decatur; four grandchildren, Gary Mattson, Christ Mattson, Edward Mattson and Diane Whitmer Deck; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, James.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Barbara Ann Turley will be 11 a.m. Friday, November 30, 2018 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, November 29, 2018 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois 210 W McKinley Ave # 1, Decatur, IL 62526.
The family of Barbara Turley is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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