Mary Leona Briscoe's Obituary
Mary Leona Briscoe, 94, of Decatur passed away Friday, January 17, 2014 in Lincoln Rehabilitation Center.
Services to celebrate Mary’s life will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 1 p.m.-2p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials made in memory of Mary may be donated to the Decatur Humane Society or the Salvation Army.
Mary was born April 5, 1919 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Samuel and Anna (Allbright) Bulla.
She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Decatur. She married James Briscoe. He preceded her in death in 1991.
She leaves behind her son, Jerry Briscoe of Decatur, IL.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James; parents; six brothers; and three sisters.
The family of Mary Leona Briscoe is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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