Emma M. Farr's Obituary
Emma Magdalena Farr, 93, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family.
Emma was born November 15, 1925, in Nancy, Kentucky, to William J. and Lillie (Meece) Matherly. She married John R. Farr on August 25, 1945 in Decatur, IL. He passed away July 10, 2008. Emma was a longtime member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Decatur. She was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her son, Gary (Dorothy) Farr of Mt. Zion, IL; her daughter-in-law, Shirley Farr of Oreana, IL; three grandchildren, Lisa (Rob) Perkins, Christine (Troy) Spencer and Catherine (Rodney) Byers; five great-grandchildren, John Robert Farr, Josh Mulvaney, Abigail Perkins, Tyler Byers and Ryan Byers; and one brother, Charles (Barbara) Matherly of Decatur, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; her son, Michael Farr; five brothers and five sisters.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Emma Farr will be 10 a.m. Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home 2801 North Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. 62526. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, December 14, 2018, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Cancer Care Specialists 210 W McKinley Ave # 1, Decatur, IL 62526.
The family of Emma Farr is being served by 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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