Jeanne Thomson's Obituary
Decatur-Jeanne A. Thomson, 89, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Jeanne was born March 6, 1924 in Peoria, IL the daughter of Pierce and Viva (Wilson) Archdale. She married Wayne R. Thomson on May 26, 1945, in Peoria, he preceded her in death on October 24, 1989.
Jeanne attended Bradley University and was a homemaker. She loved reading, sewing and puzzles.
Jeanne leaves behind her sons Richard Thomson and Roger Thomson, daughters Janice Pellegrini and Becky Barron, grandchildren Deborah Kwasny, Paul, Sean, Ian Barron, Bruce, Brian, Greg, Stephen and Kimber Thomson, and 6 great-grandchildren.
Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Pierce Archdale and sister Carol Davis.
Private services were held Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society or The American Heart Association.
The family of Jeanne A. Thomson 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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