Charlene Flannigan Ely's Obituary
Charlene Flannigan Ely, 90, of Amarillo, Texas formerly of Decatur, died Saturday, November 12, 2016.
Charlene was born on October 22, 1926 in Harrisburg, Illinois to Lillian and Charles Flannigan. She was a homemaker and she loved to paint, she was very involved with Christian Women’s Club. She was a member of Coulter Road Baptist Church.
Charlene is survived by two sons, Tyler (Alice) Ely of Amarillo and Wesley (Amy) Ely of Ingram, Texas; a daughter, Gayle (Daniel) Gansle of Allen, Texas; a brother Raymond (Marilyn) Flannigan; a sister, Blanche Davis, both of Decatur, Illinois; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Charlene was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Ely; a grandchild, Kirsten; four brothers and four sisters.
Graveside services to celebrate Charlene’s life will be 1 PM Monday, November 21, 2016 at Fairlawn Cemetery in Decatur, Illinois. Local arrangements are with 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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