Cora Kathryn Armstrong's Obituary
Cora Kathryn Armstrong, 91, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015, in Symphony of Decatur, Decatur, IL.
Mrs. Armstrong was born January 21, 1924, in Decatur, IL to Henry A. and Loretta M. (Clinton) Auer. She married Walter Brice Armstrong on December 5, 1945. He predeceased her in 1985. One brother, George F. Auer of Stockton, MO preceded her in 2007.
Surviving are daughter, Lynda (Robert) Gherna of Chatham, IL; son, Walter B. Armstrong of Madison, AL; three grandchildren, Andrew (Christina) Gherna of St. Joseph, IL, Amy (Kevin) McFadden of Springfield, IL, and Emily Armstrong of Columbia, MS; five great-grandchildren, Lauren, Rachel and Joseph Gherna, William and Alice McFadden, and two nieces, Pamela (Russell) Belcher of Foley, AL, and Cheryl (Rick) Schwalbe of Decatur.
Kathryn worked at Decatur Private Care prior to her retirement. She enjoyed gardening, singing in her church choir, and her Home Extension group. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church for more than sixty years.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2015, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 650 N. Wyckles Road, Decatur. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Macon County Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to Tabernacle Baptist Church.
The family of Cora Kathryn Armstrong 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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