Doris Nadine Sunderland's Obituary
Decatur – Doris Nadine Sunderland, 91, of Decatur, passed away at 1:45 am, Sunday, July 3, 2016 on her 91st birthday at Symphony of Decatur with her family by her side.
Doris was born on July 3, 1925 in Decatur the daughter of Claude E. and Fannie Mae (Spence) Price. She married Martin Leroy Sunderland Dec. 25, 1943 and he preceded her in death in August of 1983. Doris worked at Chumbly’s, Oak Grove and Waites Cleaners. She enjoyed traveling with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her five children: Pamala (Carroll) Lowe, Sr., of Warrensburg, Martin Kent (Theresa) Sunderland, Ronnie (Jill) Sunderland, Marsha Collett all of Decatur, and Debbie Sunderland of Quinlan, TX. Doris has ten grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband and one great-great granddaughter.
Funeral services to celebrate her life will be 11 am, Thursday, July 7, 2016 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home; visitation will be one hour before the services in the funeral home. Casual attire is requested. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to DMH Hospice.
Special thanks to the staff at Symphony of Decatur and special family and friends of Bill Waite.
The family of Doris Nadine Sunderland is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Video Tribute for Doris Nadine Sunderland: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/NYZ8JHPLHQPNXW64
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