Rebecca Painter's Obituary
Decatur- Rebecca O. Painter, 81, of Altamont formerly of Decatur passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at the Lutheran Care Center in Altamont, IL.
Rebecca was born on November 19, 1930 in St. Elmo, IL the daughter of Pearl Eugene and Mary Jane (Mills) Davis. She worked as a bank teller and was a member of Northwest Christian Church. She married Dean Painter on August 26, 1966 in Decatur. He preceded her in death on June 8, 2001.
Surviving are her brother, Clifford (Ardith) Davis of Cisco; sisters, Mary Ruth Yockey of Decatur; Gertrude Garrison of Nevada, MO; Edna (Oliver) Wright of St. Elmo;
She was preceded death her parents, and husband
Services celebrating the life of Rebecca will be 2:00 pm Monday, December 12, 2011 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour before service in the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery and conclude with the 'Flight Home' ceremony. Memorials are suggested to Northwest Christian Church of Decatur or the Lutheran Care Center in Altamont, IL.
The family of Rebecca O. Painter is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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