Wanda Lee "Bonnie" Phipps' Obituary
Decatur- Wanda Lee “Bonnie” Phipps, 83, of Decatur, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Bonnie was born May, 14, 1933 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Millard and Clara (Claybaugh) Gaffron. Bonnie was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with family. She married Ernest Dean Phipps on June 30, 1952. He preceded her in death on May 23, 1969.
Bonnie leaves behind her children, Pam (Tim) Blickensderfer of Cerro Gordo , Michael Phipps of FL, Jon (Kerry) Phipps of Decatur; Jill (Bill) Lewis of Decatur; one brother, seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three brothers, and three sisters.
Graveside services to celebrate Bonnie’s life will be held at 11am, Thursday, May 26, 2016 in Graceland Cemetery. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family, C/O Pam Blickensderfer.
The family of Bonnie Phipps is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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