Patricia L. Stearns' Obituary
Decatur – Patricia L. Stearns, 81, of Decatur, passed away at 1:30pm Friday, October 30, 2009 at her son’s residence in Mt. Zion.
Services to celebrate Patricia’s life will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Rev. Marla Bauler officiating. Visitation will be held Monday from 6 – 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment with the “Flight Home” Ceremony will be held at Macon County Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Patricia was born May 24, 1928 in Decatur, the daughter of Carl and Mattie (Marohl) Wall. She married Robert “Bob” Stearns on January 29, 1955 in Decatur. Patricia was a member of the Central Christian Church, she was an avid NASCAR racing fan, and also enjoyed playing the slot machines.
She leaves behind her husband: Bob, five sons: Terry Joe (Sharon) Koontz of Pahrump, NV, George Alan Koontz of Pahrump, NV, Robert “Doug” (Kathy) Stearns of Orlando, FL, Timothy “Scott” (Lesa) Stearns of Mt. Zion, and James “Pat” Stearns of Decatur, one brother: Mathew Marohl of Corpus Christi, TX, two sisters: Nancy Goken of Hunington, IN, and Carol (Bob) Black of Pahrump, NV, nine grandchildren: Jil, Tara, Michelle, Wes, Bobbie Jo, Karla, Tyler, Whitney, and Brynn, and fourteen great-grandchildren.
She was reunited in Heaven with her parents, and three sisters.
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