Merilynn L. Walters' Obituary
Decatur- Merilynn L. Walters (G), 84, of Decatur passed away Saturday, October 29, 2011 at with her family by her side.
As per Merilynn’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded at Graceland Cremation Center. A graveside service for Merilynn will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Two Mile Grove Cemetery in Latham, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Foundation or to the American Autism association.
Merilynn was born January 11, 1927 in Latham, Illinois the daughter of Ralph and Callie (Crowe) Waddell retired from the Firestone Rubber Company after many years of service. Merilynn was a wonderful mother and loving grandmother.
She is survived by her daughter, Stephani Walding of Decatur; son Richard Walters of Clinton; sister, Betty Buckley of Clearwater, FL. grandchildren, Ellyn Binkley, and Dustin Binkley, great-grandchildren, Elias, Owen, and Lily, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters.
The family of Merilynn is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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