Sarah Ann Patton's Obituary
Sarah Patton, 75, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013 in her home.
Sarah was born on June 1, 1938 in Decatur, IL the daughter of William H. and Sarah E. (Davis) Holman. She graduated from Decatur High School in 1956. She married Jerry L. Patton, now a retired Circuit Judge on June 20, 1970 in Decatur.
Sarah was a legal secretary in Decatur for over 50 years. She worked for the firms of Hensen, Morthland & Bolen, Don Brilley, and Burger, Fombelle & Fombelle. She also temped in some firms.
Surviving are her husband, daughter, Elizabeth A. Jones (Shawn) of Lancaster, CA; two fantastic grandchildren- her recent loves Elijah and Kaiya.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and one sister Margo Gerhardt.
Funeral service to celebrate Sarah’s life will be 10 AM Tuesday, November 12, 2013 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral home. Visitation will be 5-7 PM Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Cancer Care Specialist of Central Illinois Charitable Fund.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Ben Esparaz , Dr. Elliot, the nurses at Cancer care Center, and the nurses and staff at Hospice.
The family of Sarah Patton is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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