Carole J. Cummings' Obituary
Carole J. Cummings, 80, of Decatur passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 in Kindred North Hospital in Chicago.
Carole was born September 12, 1936 in Taylorville, IL Daughter of Jessie and Robert Cummings Sr. In the early 60’s Carole moved to Los Angeles, CA where she attended Business College graduated and enjoyed working in offices, banks, other career advances.
Carole returned to Decatur and continued her education getting an Associate degree. Her last employment became her final career. She loved working with children; teaching was one of her joys. She retired 1998 from being a special education teacher.
She leaves to cherish her memory, daughter, Debra J. Cummings; son, Jonathan M. Cummings; grandson, Nikos E. Cummings; two great-grandsons, Jaeden Wynn-Cummings and Kamden Cummings; sister, Judith Bennett; 3 nieces, and 2 nephews all of Decatur, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 sister, 1 brother.
The Cummings family would like to thank the staff of DMH –ICU South Wing also Kindred Hospital in Chicago, IL. Also special thanks to the staff at Moran & Goebel.
Service to celebrate Carole’s life will be 3 PM Thursday, January 12, 2017 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.
The family of Carole J. Cummings has entrusted the care of their loved one to Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street Decatur, IL 62526. Send condolences and share memories with the family at www.moranandgoebel.com
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