Barbara J. Waymire's Obituary
Barbara June Waymire, 88, of Decatur, IL died on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Eastview Terrace in Sullivan, IL.
Barbara was born April 21, 1930 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Herbert and Eva (Morris) Plunkett. She married Earl A. Waymire on September 17, 1946 at the Church of God in Decatur, IL.
Barbara worked as a bus driver for Decatur Public Schools. She was a member of People’s Church of God, currently Lifebuilder’s Church. She enjoyed singing in the church choir and quartets. She also enjoyed playing bingo at McDonald’s and the Senior Center, traveling and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Surviving are her children, Deanne K. Carnahan of Decatur, IL, Charles E. Waymire (Buffy) of McDonald, TN, Joann Brohez of Decatur, IL, Pamela Williams (Scott) of Oreana, IL; sister, Evelyn Jean Moody of Decatur, IL; grandchildren, E. Andrew Curry, Michelle Waymire, Kelly Reed, Troy Waymire, Nicole Hunley, Gregory Williams, Ione Hall, Levi Brohez, Jacob Williams, and 13 great grandchildren and many other beloved relatives and friends.
Preceding her in death are her husband, Earl; parents, daughter, Fay Lee Waymire; five sisters, Gwendolyn Hall, Maxine Goodman, Alberto Pedigo, Betty Sheets, Eloise Daugherty and grandson, Benjamin Brohez.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Monday, July 23, 2018 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery.
Condolences may be left to Barbara’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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