Beatrice W. Harner-Slade's Obituary
Decatur-Beatrice W. Harner-Slade, 87, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Beatrice was born April 18, 1929 in Jackson, Michigan the daughter of Harold and Josephine Warner. She was previously employed as a realtor working at Jim Masey Realtors for many years. Beatrice was a member of East Park Baptist Church, the Investment Club of Decatur, and a Master Gardner in the Garden Club. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beatrice married Elmer Harner in June of 1951. He preceded her in death in April of 1994. She then married James Slade on May 27, 1998. He preceded her in death July 7, 2003.
Surviving are her sons David R. and Steven M. Harner, daughter Jeanne A. Brace (Terry Goodykoontz), grandchildren Dava (Nick), Benjamin (Janelle) Brace, and Katherine (Mike) Santilli, and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, brother Richard Warner, sister Anne Brown, and daughter Lori Ellen Harner.
Services to celebrate Beatrice’s life will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 7, 2017 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Monday, February 6, 2017 at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The family of Beatrice W. Harner-Slade is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Video Tribute for Beatrice W. Harner-Slade: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/6N7ZX6ZWK2B7YKS9
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