Vera Leith's Obituary
Vera Charlene Leith, 81, of Decatur passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2013 in her home with her family at her side.
Charlene was born on August 25, 1932 in Mason, IL the daughter of Charles Chris and Harriett Bleuya (Nelson) Warner. She graduated from Effingham High School and was a Homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, animals, the outdoors and working in her flower beds. She married Donald Leith on July 17, 1952 in Decatur.
Surviving are her husband, Don; son, Chris Eric Leith (Sharon Ann) of Decatur; and daughter-in-law, Judy of Decatur.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Vince Allen Leith; brothers, Curly Warner and Clark Warner; sisters, Esta Marie Cameron and Lucille Weber.
Services to celebrate Charlene’s life will be 10 AM Wednesday, September 25, 2013 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5-7 PM Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Homeward Bound Animal Shelter.
The family of Vera Charlene Leith is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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