Birth date: Apr 29, 1933 Death date: Aug 13, 2013
Decatur-Mary Franks McCrary, 80, of Decatur, passed away, Tuesday, August 13, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by family members. Services to celebrate Mary’s life will be private. Memorials may be directed to Central Read Obituary
Truly a loving, caring and strong woman who made a profound impact on many. You are a matriarch to a family that will carry on you and grandpa's legacy instilling the love and moral fiber that you demonstrated in your lives and pass it to our young ones. We appreciate all that you were and you will always be loved
There are many things in life that we cannot understand,But we trust God's judgment And be guided by His hand. Today let the direction of your life be guided by God' hand. Paul, Sharon and Grace
May God bless you all and assuage your grief at the loss of your mother and grandmother and leave you with only the treasured memories of the love you shared with your mother. My sincere condolenses to the McCrary family.Bob Dickson, Rochester, NY
Wonderful, cheerful, and kind woman of many talents. I am better for having known her.Kathleen Owen
We will always remember with great fondness our time spent with Mary and Bob in Decatur, also the many visits they made to the UK, including our wedding. We have some great memories. With love, Sarah, Chris, Emily, Hannah and Beth
To Jackie and Paul. I am sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there for the funeral, so I could show you how much I care. Your mom was great. If you want to catch up or just get back into contact, please call me at 217-468-3111. I live in Oreana. Terry Moeller (Easterling). My address is 30 View Circle, Oreana, IL 62554. I have been looking for Jackie since I got back to Illinois 11 years ago. Please contact me.
"The many miles apart did nought when measuring our closeness. Mary, my big sister, was so special in so many ways. Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.Love from Ian, Little Brother, Franks."
I had the honor of meeting Mary just a few months ago. She was a strong and courageous lady and will be missed by many. May you rest in peace Mary.
You are all in our thoughts. with love from Jonathan, Zoe, Jack, Max, Theo and Alfie Franks.
We are all thinking of you at this sad time, with love from Simon, Emma, Megan, Cameron and Esther Franks. Take care all of you.
