Ethel D. "Susie" Earl's Obituary
Decatur-Ethel D. “Susie” Earl, 95, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 in Fair Havens Christian Home.
Susie was born August 12, 1921 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Barnett and Pearl (Housch) Denton. She enjoyed reading and country music. Susie married John D. Earl April 5, 1939 in Union, Missouri. He preceded her in death November 3, 2000.
She leaves behind her children Minnie Kepley, Darlene Allen, Robert Earl, Sandy Major, Paul Earl, Brenda Bateman, and Chuck Earl, thirty-four grandchildren, fifty-nine great-grandchildren, and twenty-two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters, four brothers, daughter Carol, son John “Bud” Jr., daughter-in-law Barb Earl, son-in-law Robert Kepley, and grandson Paul Justice.
Graveside services to celebrate Susie’s life will be 1:30 PM Saturday, October 15, 2016 in Graceland Cemetery.
The family of Ethel D. “Susie” Earl 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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