Maysel Louise Cowgill's Obituary
Decatur – Maysel Louise Cowgill, 91, of Shelbyville, formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Shelbyville Manor, Shelbyville, IL.
Maysel was born April 16, 1927, in Hamburg, AR, the daughter of Finers Willis and Agnes Maybell (Boykin) Slaughter. A homemaker, Maysel attended Heartland Community Church. She married Robert E. Cowgill in 1969 and he preceded her in death in 1982. Also preceding her in death are her parents; one brother and two sisters.
Surviving is her daughter, Helen (Stephen) Knowles of Decatur and son, Billy (Sharon) Moore of Carrolton; nine grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
A visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm, Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 2 pm followed by burial in Graceland Cemetery.
The family of Maysel Louise Cowgill is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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