Derbara Jean Garner's Obituary
Derbara Jean Garner, 81, of Decatur, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Derbara was born June 15, 1939, in Decatur, IL to Darold Dwayne and Erma Louise (Mueller) Ray. She married Gary Russell Garner, Sr. He passed away July 10, 2015.
She is survived by her seven children, Brett Dawn (Jennifer) Gahwiler, Gary Lee Garner, Gary Russell Garner, Jr., Rana May, Tara Jean Behrens, Carrie Atteberry and Derbara Garner; her twelve grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and her sister, Evelyn (Paul) Reichert.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gary Sr.; her great-granddaughter, Ava Zayn Golembeck; and her sister, Candace Ray.
Honoring Derbara’s wishes, cremation services will be provided by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. The family will be hosting a celebration of life for Derbara at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2020, at the First Free Will Baptist Church 2709 N. 27th St. Decatur, IL 62526, with visitation from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. before the service. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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