Nelda W. Majors' Obituary
Decatur-Nelda W. Majors, 87, of Decatur, passed away at 1:05 a.m. Monday, June 18, 2012 at Concordia Village in Springfield.
Services to celebrate Nelda's life will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.
Nelda was born February 28, 1925 in Greenville, Illinois, the daughter of Bement and Minnie (Nau) Wise. She owned and operated Majors Realty with her husband. Nelda married John C. Majors December 14, 1946 in Oakley. He preceded her in death November 12, 2004.
She leaves behind her sons John D. and James C. Majors both of Springfield, sisters Betty Shore of Marshalltown, Iowa and Maxine (Larry) Matl of Belleville, Illinois, sisters-in-law Norma J. Vogel of Decatur and Anna Mary Majors of Effingham, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers, and three sisters.
The family of Nelda W. Majors is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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