Shirley J. Long's Obituary
Decatur- Shirley J. Long, 77, of Decatur, Passed away, Monday, August 27, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital, surrounded by her family.
A service to celebrate the life of Shirley will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, with a visitation from 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 28, 2012, also at the funeral home. Interment will be in Friends Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Shirley was born June 30, 1935, in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Morris and Lula (Simpson) Peterson. She married Charles Long in Decatur, Illinois; October 1980, he preceded her in death in October, 1988.
She is survived by her daughters; Lenda Munson(companion, Dean Baker), Susan Stukins, Lori (Steve)Jostes, and Cindy Scott, brother; Michael (Bonnie) Peterson, sister; Nancy Bates, brother-in-law Warren Pearce, nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister, Judy Pearce, and one brother-in-law Roy (Denny) Bates.
The family would like to thank the staff at St. Mary's ICU, the staff of the 4th floor, and the Pastoral staff, and the staff of Decatur Rehabilitation Healthcare Center for all the compassionate care they showed Shirley during her illness.
The family of Shirley is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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