Emmanuel Isaiah Ray Sturgeon's Obituary
Emmanuel Isaiah Ray Sturgeon, 13, of Decatur, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
Manny was born in Springfield on July 31, 2008, the son of Amanda Bell and Donald Sturgeon. He attended school and enjoyed PJ Mask in his free time.
Manny is survived by his parents; his half-sister Alileyeah “Lilly” Stephenson; his stepfather James Pusey; his grandmother Sherry Sturgeon; his cousin Faydra Ward; and his extended family of Stephani Estell, Amanda Smith, Melissa Garrett, and Victoria Clark. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Talena Kopochius.
Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is providing cremation services for Manny. A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, September 22 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will precede the service at 1pm. Condolences may be left for the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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