Catherine Hector's Obituary
Decatur- Catherine M. Hector, 61, of Decatur, went with Jesus Friday, August 30, 2013 in McKinley Court Nursing Home.
Services to celebrate Catherine’s life will be 6:00 PM Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be directed to the Special Olympics.
Catherine was born July 17, 1952 in Decatur the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Groom) Hector. She attended Progress and Step Forward workshops in Decatur until 2007, and later moved to Springfield for care. For the last two years, she lived at Maple Ridge Care Center in Lincoln, IL. She was a member of the Hopes Unlimited Club, participated in the Special Olympics, collecting watches and baby dolls, loved Elvis, singing, and music. She was a kind, loving, person who loved people if they treated her with kindness. She will be missed greatly by family and friends.
She leaves behind her mother Betty Hector of Decatur; brother Dave (Phyllis) Hector of Decatur;sister Kim Hector of Decatur; nieces Heather Penny of Decatur, Samantha McCoy of Decatur; Nephews Jeff Hector of Tijuana, Mexico; Brad Hector of San Diego, CA; Kevin Penny of Decatur, and four great nieces and one great nephew; step nephews Ron Major III, Roger Major, Rick Major.
She was preceded in death by her father John Hector.
The family of Catherine Hector 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.
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