Kathy Louise Eytchison's Obituary
Kathy Louise Eytchison, 61, of Lincoln, IL, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015.
Kathy was born January 14, 1954 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Walter and Dorothy (Petrowsky) Bledsaw. Family was important to Kathy, and she loved spending quality time with the grandchildren. Kathy was a devout Christian who loved cooking, fishing, and doing puzzles. Kathy married Patrick John Eytchison in Warrensburg, IL in 1994. She will be missed.
Kathy leaves behind her husband, Patrick; sons, Gregory Henderson of Atlanta, GA; Douglas (Kenyon) Henderson of New Baden, IL; Richard Henderson of Chicago, IL; daughter, Valerie (Steve) Barnett of Bloomington, IL; stepson, John Eytchison of Moweaqua, IL; brothers, Rev. James Bledsaw of Chanhassen, MN; Bill Bledsaw of Decatur, IL; sisters, Judy Huffaker of Murfreesboro, TN; Debi Summerlott of Decatur, IL; and grandchildren, Kristen Henderson, Teya Henderson, Justin Kellogg, and McKenzie Kellogg.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert Bledsaw Sr.; and grandchildren, Steffany and Steven Barnett Jr .
Services to celebrate Kathy’s life will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to funeral service. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Kathy may be made to the family.
The family of Kathy Louise Eytchison 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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