Cristin Thomas' Obituary
Cristin Luanne (Beckett) Thomas, 41, of Decatur, passed away Sunday April 14, 2019, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Cristin was born April 23, 1977, in Springfield, IL to Robert and Marcia (Mitchell) Beckett. She married Brian Thomas on June 1, 2002, in Decatur, IL. She was an electrician for IBEW Local 146. Cristin loved watching her children play sports, she loved to read, travel, puzzles, write, paint and watch her Chicago Cubs play.
She is survived by her husband, Brian; three children, Brianna Leigh May, Victoria Grace Thomas and Anderson John Thomas all of Decatur; one granddaughter, Willow Allbritton; her parents, Robert and Marcia Beckett; her sister, Courtney (Christopher) Beckett-Hooker of Dalton City; her grandfather, John Pugsley of Decatur; her nephews and niece, Kyle, Kolton, Christopher, Kaedence.
The family would like to give special thanks to Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, oncologist, Dr. Mario Velasco and favorite oncology nurse, Chrissy. All the family and friends for their prayers and support.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Cristin Thomas will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2019, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2019, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family to support her children’s education. Cristin requested everyone to wear your favorite sports attire or casual dress.
The family of Cristin Thomas is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the complete online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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