Shirley Lee Laker's Obituary
Decatur-Shirley Lee Laker, 78, of Decatur, passed away at 5:50 p.m. Monday, July 11, 2011 at Lincoln Manor.
Services to celebrate Shirley's life will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Shirley was born September 19, 1932, in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of William and Bessie (Jones) Brown. She was previously employed as a senior & child caregiver. She enjoyed playing the organ, camping, and playing cards and games with friends. She married Dean Henry. He preceded her in death in 1968. She then married Tommy Laker March 11, 1970.
She leaves behind her husband Tommy, sons, Rick Henry and wife Diane of Decatur, Phillip Henry and wife Jodie of Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, and Michael Henry and wife Patricia of Paragould, Arkansas, daughters, Tammie Hector and husband William of Mt. Zion and Judy Rice and husband Terry of Orange City, Florida, fifteen grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren.
She was reunited in Heaven with her parents, daughter, Connie Elaine Henry, grandson, Shane Henry, one brother, and two sisters.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the nurses and staff at Harbor Light Hospice and Lincoln Manor for all of their compassionate care.
The family of Shirley Laker is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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