Carrie M. Burwell's Obituary
Decatur – Carrie M. Burwell, 96, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 in Imboden Creek Living Center.
Carrie was born September 18, 1921 in Uniontown, PA, the daughter of Harry S. and Ella (Reed) Griffin. A homemaker, Carrie proudly served our country in the Women’s Army Corps. She married William H. Burwell September 3, 1948, in Uniontown, PA, and he preceded her in death in 1990. Also preceding her in death were her parents and brother, William Griffin.
Surviving are her children: Dana Burwell of Decatur and Amy (Scott) Meyer of IA; grandchildren: Benjamin, Emily, Joshua and Sara; great grandchildren: Ryker, Locklin and Lillith.
Arrangements are pending.
The family of Carrie M. Burwell is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Ave., Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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