Shirley J. Winans' Obituary
Decatur – Shirley Jean Winans, 55, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016, in Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
Shirley was born August 24, 1960, in Decatur, the daughter of Donald and Wilma (Auten) Cunningham. She worked as a personal assistant for Dors Home Care and married Dale H. Winans in Monticello on June 16, 1994. Shirley enjoyed crocheting and gardening.
She is survived by her husband, Dale of Decatur; children: Amy (John) Diggs of Decatur and Charles Anderson, Jr., of Ramsey; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, William Cunningham of Decatur; one niece and many other relatives and friends.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; two grandchildren and two brothers.
Funeral services to celebrate Shirley’s life will be Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home concluding with the “Flight Home Ceremony;” visitation will be one hour before the service. Burial will take place in Cerro Gordo Cemetery. The family request casual attire.
Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL is handling arrangements. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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