Florence Corn's Obituary
Decatur- Florence Corn, 78, of Decatur passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2012 in McKinley Court Nursing Home.
Florence was born on April 5, 1934 in Carlinville, IL the daughter of Edgar William and Neta G. (Woods) Challans. She retired from the Kelly's Potato Chip Company.
Surviving are her sons, Michael Chaney (Barb) of Purdon, TX; William Keith Powell of Lovington; Darrell Lee Powell (Rose) Arcola; daughters, Darlene A. White (Tom) of Alvarado, TX; Sharon Wright (Ray) of Decatur; brother, Edgar Challans of Decatur; Donna Evans (Morris) of Decatur; 8 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jack Corn, son, Terry Joe Chaney, two sisters, Bernice Singleton, and Doris Coley, and one granddaughter.
The family would like to thank the staff at McKinley Court Nursing Home for all their care of Florence.
Funeral service to celebrate Florence's life will be 10 am Thursday, M ay 24, 2012 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Howerton officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 pm Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery and conclude with the 'Flight Home' ceremony.
The family of Florence Corn is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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