Virginia Richardson's Obituary
Virginia Geraldine (Kepner) Richardson, 94, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, August, 27, 2017 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Virginia was born on January, 7, 1923 in Decatur, IL to the late Harry and Thelma (Gray) Kepner. She married Floyd Richardson who preceded her in death. Virginia was employed by Marvel Schebler Division of Borg Warner for over 32 years, retiring in 1983.
Virginia was a member of the Soya Chapter American Business Womens Association for 26 years. She was also a member of Kewaniannes and a member of the IBEW Retiree Club. She enjoyed bowling, gardening and collecting.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd; parents, Harry and Thelma Kepner; step-mother, Ina Kepner; sisters, Hildred Carter, Marjorie Spanbauer and Phyllis Faley; nephews, Freddie Carter, Theodore Spanbauer and Ronald Spanbauer; great nephew, Todd Spanbauer.
Virginia leaves behind to cherish her memories, one step-daughters, Maleel Pratts of Decatur; step grandsons, Earnest (Mandy) Power of Decatur, IL. Steve (Debra) Power of Effingham. Dale (Patti) Davis of Washington D.C and Roy “Bud” Dunn of Decatur, IL; nephews, Michael (Kathy) Spanbauer of Wonder Lake, IL, Roger (Mary) Carter of Old Landing, KY; nieces, Sheila (Carter) Spears of Tampa, FL and Patricia Spanbauer; many great nieces and nephews and step great nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 901 N Main St, Decatur, IL 62521, where Virginia was a member.
A graveside service to honor the life of Virginia will be held on Friday, September 1, 2017 at Macon County Memorial Park at 11 am officiated by Reverend Joe Harley.
The family of Virginia G. Kepner Richardson is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories.
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