Geraldine "Gerry" Saunches' Obituary
Elsie Geraldine “Gerry” Saunches, 88, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 in McKinley Court.
Gerry was born September 30, 1927, in Trenton, TN, the daughter of Jesse and Stella (Price) Warren. Gerry was an avid Cubs fan, and enjoyed spending time with family. She married Raymond Saunches on May 25, 1947 in Marianna, AR. Raymond preceded her in death on October, 18 1995. They shared forty-eight wonderful years together.
Gerry leaves behind her son, Tom (Renee) Saunches of Decatur, Il; daughters, Debra (Mark) Weaver of Springfield, MO, Tina (Steven) Hynds of Decatur, IL; son-in-law, Barry Rodenbush of Mascoutah, IL; sister, Bea Herron of Plano, TX; ten grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren with two on the way.
Gerry was preceded in death by her, husband, parents, daughter, Vicki Rodenbush, brother, Jesse Warren, sister, Mary-Lou Dooley, infant sister Virginia, three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of McKinley Court Care Center and the staff of Dr. Carlos Fior for the compassionate care given to our mom.
The family will be hosting a graveside service 11am, Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Sunset Memorial Cemetery of Du Quoin, IL. Memorials are suggested to Grace United Methodist Church of Decatur, IL; First United Methodist Church of DuQuoin, IL, or World Vision International.
The family of Gerry Saunches 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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