Shawna M. Ireland's Obituary
Decatur-Shawna M. Ireland, 33, of Decatur passed away on Saturday March 26, 2011 in Memorial Medical Center at Springfield.
Shawna was born on July 8, 1977 in Decatur the daughter of James and Mellody (Maisenbacher) Ireland. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints.
Surviving are her, children, Bryce Ireland and Emily Parish both of Decatur; parents, James and Mellody Ireland of Decatur; grandmother, Betty Foster of Decatur; brothers, James Ireland and David Ireland (Erin) both of Decatur; sisters, Laura Randall (Scott) of Decatur; Barbara Barkdull (Ryan) and Rachel Thompson (Matt) both of Utah; life partner, Cornell Bailey Sr.of Decatur; aunts, Kathy Allen and Georgia Sefton (Steve) both of Mt. Zion; uncles, John Ireland (Carmella) of California; Ricky Ireland (Marla) of Oregon; 13 nieces and nephews; one great-niece and 11 cousins.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents Homer and Barbara Ireland, grandfather, Leslie Foster, uncles, Randy Allen and Ed Tangney.
Memorial service celebrating Shawna's life will be 10:00 am Thursday March 31, 2011 in the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, 3955 Lourdes Drive, Decatur with Bishop Matt Newell officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 ' 8:00 pm Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Land of Lincoln Credit Union for the Shawna Ireland fund. The family requests casual attire.
The family of Shawna M. Ireland is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur.
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