Eloise Jean Reed's Obituary
Decatur- Eloise J. Reed, 93, of Decatur, passed away Friday, October 28, 2011 at Heritage Manor of Mt. Zion, Illinois.
A graveside service to celebrate the life of Eloise will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at North Fork Cemetery, Decatur, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be directed to Central Christian Church in Decatur.
Eloise was born August 22, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of William and Emma (Seeley) Stark. Eloise was a wonderful mother and caring grandmother. She married John W. Reed on September 4, 1946 in Decatur, Illinois; he preceded her in death March 3, 2008.
She is survived by her son Robert (Diane) Reed of Decatur; daughter, Carol Reed of Ocala, FL; brother, William Stark of Palisades, Co; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Stuart) Strate, Justin (Jamie) Reed, Byron Muniz, Nathan Muniz, Lana (Marty) Muniz, and Audrey Muniz; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Charity, and Landon, and many nieces and nephews.
Eloise was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and two brothers.
The family would like to thank the staff of Heritage Manor of Mt. Zion for the care they provided to their mother.
The family of Eloise is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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