Bernice Bohannon's Obituary
Bernice Bohannon, 87, of Decatur, IL passed away January 18, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Bernice was born December 17, 1932 in Armorel, AR, the daughter of Herman and Elizebeth (Reams) Downing. She married Roy “Gene” Bohannon on February 11, 1954 in East Alton, IL.
She retired from Citizens National Bank, serving as a trust office. She was a member of Maranatha Assembly of God. She enjoyed building large jigsaw puzzles.
Surviving are her husband Gene; children, David Bohannon of Decatur, IL, Scott Bohannon of Argentina, South America, Gina Bohannon of Decatur, IL; brothers, Charles Downing (Elizabeth), Harold Downing (Brenda); grandchildren, Kara Deppe, Gabriella Bohannon, Haley Bohannon, Amber Bohannon, Marisol Bohannon; great grandchildren, Alexandria Deppe and Austin Deppe.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and grandson, David Bohannon Jr.
Funeral service will be held 10 AM Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 – 7 PM Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery.
Memorials: Maranatha Assembly of God Church.
Condolences may be left to Bernice’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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