Doris Marie Groves' Obituary
Doris Marie Groves, 90, of Decatur, went home to be joined with the Lord and the love of her life on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at Eastview Terrace in Sullivan, with her family by her side.
Doris was born November 9, 1925, in Decatur to Albert and Zola (Duncan) Butt. She married Marion T. “Junior” Groves on September 20, 1942. He passed away December 24, 1982.
She is survived by her three children, Thomas Groves of Mt. Zion, Rodney (Sandra) Groves of Decatur and Joella “Josy” Offer of Decatur; 7 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Junior; and her sister, Patricia Bentley.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Doris Groves will be 12 noon Friday, August 19, 2016, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12 noon Friday, before the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
The family of Doris Groves is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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