Pheoba Elizabeth Pfeifer's Obituary
Decatur- Pheoba Elizabeth Pfeifer, 81 of Decatur, passed away March 1, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Pheoba was born on June 23, 1932 in Decatur, the daughter of Jacob and Edith (Thompson) Reed. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She enjoyed playing Bingo. Pheoba married Ron Pfeifer on June 23, 1967 in Decatur. He preceded her in death June 6, 2006.
Pheoba leaves behind her children Ronnie Pfeifer, George Diggs, John Diggs, Phil Diggs, Ralph Diggs, and Elizabeth Price all of Decatur and Shirley McClellan of Pekin, brothers Joe and Fred Reed, sisters Betty Johnson, Patty Cavron, Donna Taylor, Frida (Bill) White, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Pheoba was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, three brothers, and two sisters.
Services celebrating Pheoba’s life will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2014 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services. Burial will be 1 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2014 in Camp Butler National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family in c/o Ron Pfeifer, Jr.
The family of Pheoba Elizabeth Pfeifer 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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