Sarah Holman's Obituary
Sarah E. Holman, 94, of Decatur, passed away, Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at Fair haven Christian Home in Decatur.
Services to celebrate Sarah's life will be 2 PM. Friday, December 14, 2012 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be to DMH Hospice.
Sarah was born on December 27, 1917 to Burford and Beulah (Pilcher) Davis. Sarah graduated from Clinton High School and worked as a Book Keeper for Montgomery Wards. Sarah loved to cook, sew, watch professional basketball and University of Illinois.
Sarah is survived by her daughter Sarah (Jerry) Patton of Decatur; granddaughter, Elizabeth (Shawn) Jones of Lancaster, CA; 2 grandchildren, Elijah Kai and Kaiya Simone Jones and other loving friends.
In addition to her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by her husband William; daughter, Margo Lee Gerhardt..
The family of Sarah E. Holman 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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