Tawney Sanderlin's Obituary
Tawney Rae Sanderlin, 70, of Decatur, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019, in Generations at McKinley Place.
Tawney was born December 26, 1948, in Decatur, IL to James and Carrie Elaine (Fowler) Sanderlin. She was a hairdresser for many years. She went back to school and graduated with her Associates degree in Business Accounting from Richland Community College in 2005. Tawney loved her kids, grandkids and her animals.
She is survived by her three children, Joe Sanderlin, Dawn Sanderlin and Rich Turner; her two grandchildren, Stephanie Bond and Joseph Ford; her two brothers, Jim (Jackie) Sanderlin and Steve (Mary) Sanderlin; her furry puppy, Puparotzzi: and her lifelong best friend, Julie Henderson.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Bob Sanderlin.
Honoring Tawney Sanderlin’s wishes, cremation services will be provided by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. No services are planned at this time. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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