Deborah Gillen's Obituary
Deborah JoAnn Gillen, 72, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at Hickory Point Christian Village, surrounded by her loving family.
Deborah was born October 31, 1946, in Decatur, IL to Michael Norbert and JoAnn Lucille (Watson) Griffin. She married Ronald Gillen on July 18, 1987 in Decatur, IL. He passed away May 5, 2019. Deborah adored and loved spending time with her grandchildren and never missed a game.
She is survived by her children, Timothy (Aimee) Fyke, Kelley (Shawn) Overrocker, Cara (Tom) Peter and Joseph (Corey) Fyke; her stepchildren, Ronald Gillen, Daniel (Lisa) Gillen and Laura Schultz; her grandchildren, Danielle, Sydney, Ryan, Addison, Dalton, Evan, Griffin, Knox, Rylie, Brody, Tommy, Noah, Brynn, Avery, Tessa Jo, Jennifer, Amy, Katie, Tyler, Jayne, Mitch, Tony, Chris,; and her brother, Craig (Sue) Griffin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ronald; and her sister, Diane Wayne.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Deborah Gillen will be 12 p.m. Monday, October 14, 2019, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday before the service at the funeral home. Entombment will be in Star of Hope Mausoleum in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. Teresa High School Educational Fund 2710 N. Water St., Decatur, IL 62526.
The family of Deborah Gillen 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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