Eleanor Frances Bailey's Obituary
Eleanor Frances Bailey, 82, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 6:50 am on Monday (02-07-2022) at St. Mary’s Hospital Decatur, IL.
Eleanor was born on May 15, 1939, in Decatur, IL. The daughter of Irvin Fathauer and Nola (Sides) Fathauer.
She was a member of New Beginnings Church of God. Eleanor loved her cat and was an avid collector of several things.
Eleanor is survived by her son: Jeff Wilson and wife Brenda of Smyrna, TN; two daughters: Vickie Wiggington and husband Michael of Decatur, IL, and Lisa Bradley of Rockhill, NC; three brothers: Larry Fathauer and wife Jeanette of IN, Lynn Fathauer of Decatur, IL, Rick Fathauer and wife Shelley of Decatur, IL, two sisters: Judy Fathauer of Decatur, IL, and Bonnie Phelps and husband Mark of Long Creek, IL.; twelve grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son Mike, one brother Bob and one sister Janet.
A Funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm on Monday (02-14-2022) at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at Point Pleasant Cemetery, Long Creek, IL, following funeral services. Memorials may be made to: New Beginnings Church of God.
Condolences may be left to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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