Mary Irene Waite's Obituary
Mary Irene Waite, 82, of Warrensburg, passed away Friday, December 20, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Mary was born April 19, 1931 in Des Moines, IA, daughter of Lester and Ruth Cotton. She was a member of Central Christian Church and retired from Climate Control where she worked as a secretary. She was married to Eugene Lamport for 22 years and to this union 4 children were born. She then married Haldon Waite on Feb. 13, 1976 in Decatur and he preceded her in death on May 30, 2007.
Surviving are her children: Mark (Tonya) Lamport of Marion, IN; Cynthia Hopkins of Warrensburg; Anita (Tom) Reed of Decatur; and Brad Lamport of Springfield. Grandchildren: Josh, Jason, Robert, and Tim; great grandchildren: Isaak, Alyssa, Ashlyn, Terry, Robert; along with other family members and friends.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Services to celebrate her life will be 6 p.m. Thursday, December 26, 2013 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home; visitation will begin at 4 p.m. Private family burial will take place in Illini Cemetery, Warrensburg. Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association.
Mary’s family is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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