Frances Dudley's Obituary
Frances Arlene Dudley, 83, of Arthur, IL passed away on May 16, 2021 at the Arthur Home after battling Cancer. Robert Doyle Dudley, 84, passed away on May 17, 2021 at the Arthur Home after battling Leukemia and Cancer.
Fran was born to Willis “Ansel” and Marie Howard on July 28, 1937 in Sullivan, IL. Fran worked at the University of Illinois as a secretary, Kraft Foods, and Carle Clinic in Mattoon.
Robert was born to Robert and Ruby Dudley on May 12, 1937 in Sullivan, IL. Robert retired from PPG in Mt. Zion. He was a Kindergarten aid at Arthur Grade School. They both volunteered at the Arthur Home and Mt. Pulaski Grade School.
Robert and Fran were married on June 26, 1983 at the First Christian Church in Sullivan, IL and celebrated 37 years together. They enjoyed time with their grandchildren and were lifelong Cubs fans.
Survived by the mother of his children, Dyanne Dudley, and children Brad Dudley (Peoria), Lanette (Dudley) Simpson (Florida), and Eric Dudley (Decatur), Lesa Wirth (Arizona), 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, brother Dale Dudley, her sister Norma Hickenbottom. Proceeded in death by her parents Willis “Ansel” and Marie Howard, his parents Robert and Ruby Dudley, daughter Cathy (Wirth) Foster, sisters Evelyn (Howard) Kidwell, Myrtie (Howard) Barnes, Joy (Dudley) Maycroft, and brother Dean Dudley.
A memorial at First Christian Church in Sullivan will be held on June 19, 2021 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cancer Care Specialist of Illinois, Charitable Donation, 210 West McKinley Ave. Suite 1 in Decatur, IL 62526.
Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, Decatur, IL is in charge of arrangements. Please share memories and condolences at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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