Leona M Embry's Obituary
Leona M. Embry, 57, of Decatur passed away on Tuesday March 3, 2009 in her home.
A memorial service will be held from 10:00 am – 12 noon Saturday March 7, 2009 in Gospel Chapel, 1900 W. Cushing St. Decatur. Dinner will follow in the Eagles Lodge #507, 602 W. King Street. Memorials may be made to the family.
Leona was born on October, 26, 1951 in Clinton, IL the daughter of Leo and Verna Mae Roberts Stuckey. She married John J. Embry on February 1, 1970 in Macon, IL. She was a wonderful wife and mother.
Surviving are her husband John; children, Michelle Embry of Houston, TX; Michael L. Embry Decatur; Joan L. Hubbard Shane of Houston, TX; John L. Embry of Decatur; grandchildren, Bradley, Wesley, Jared, Gage, Jessica, Bailey, Brett, Colton, Hailey, and Tiffany; sisters, Sandra, Rita, Ruth Ann, Rosa, Janice, Carla; brothers, Lyle and Carl.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister Dixie, and mother and father-in-law, Alice T. and Charles H. Logan.
The family of Leona M. Embry is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur.
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