Elizabeth Buckley's Obituary
Elizabeth Buckley, 86, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016, in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Elizabeth was born on May 31, 1929, in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Leo and Vienna (Primmer) Hunt. She graduated from Warrensburg High School, and worked for Decatur Memorial Hospital as a sterile processor. She enjoyed baking, crafts, coloring and spending time with her grandchildren. She married Charles E. Buckley on August 28, 1949 in Decatur, Illinois. He preceded her in death on February 27, 2012. They shared sixty-three wonderful years together.
Elizabeth is survived by son, David Buckley of Decatur, IL; daughter, Ellen (John) Six of Decatur, IL; brothers, Jack (Vivian) Hunt of Holman, WI, Gene Hunt of Holman, WI, Bill (Diane) Hunt of Dalton City, IL; sister, Mary (Lonnie) Grotjan of Decatur, IL; half-sister, Lois Fern of Decatur, IL; six grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, a host of other extended family members, and special friend, Jeanette.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Buckley, parents, daughter, Rebecca Miller, brother, Charles Hunt, sister, Barbara Scammahorn, half-sister, Dorothy May Nottingham.
Services to celebrate Elizabeth’s life will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Heartland Community Church, 3253 Brush College Rd, Decatur, IL 62526. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park. Memorials are suggested to Heartland Community Church.
The family of Elizabeth Buckley is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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