Joycelyn K. Bradshaw's Obituary
Decatur-Joycelyn K. Bradshaw, 83, of Decatur, passed away Monday, May 26, 2014 at Heritage Manor in Mt. Zion.
She was born February 3, 1931 in Decatur, the daughter of Melvin and Sara (Weakly) Arthur. She was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She married James O. Bradshaw May 7, 1948 in Vandalia. He preceded her in death May 19, 2001.
She leaves behind her children Sharon Deaton, Susan (Rick) Gilman, Sheila Binkley, Janet (Larry Williams) Heath, and James (Gina) Bradshaw, twelve grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.
She was reunited in Heaven with her parents, husband, two brothers, twin sister, and son-in-law Ron.
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Services to celebrate Joycelyn’s life will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2014 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Burial will be 12 noon Monday, June 2, 2014 in Camp Butler National Cemetery.
The family of Joycelyn K. Bradshaw 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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