Mary Ann Forbes (Hood)'s Obituary
Mary Ann Forbes (Hood), 60, of Decatur passed away on Friday, July 17, 2015 in Decatur.
Mary Ann was born on July 24, 1954 in Davenport, IA the daughter of Richard Thomas and Joan E. (Haring) Forbes. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. She graduated from St. Teresa High School and attended Millikin University and was a member of the Delta Delta Delta Sorority. She loved helping people and animals, she had the Biggest Heart.
Surviving are her mother, Joan Forbes of Decatur; daughter, Amy Comerford of Florida; brothers, Jack Forbes (Judy) of Florence, KY; Jim Forbes (Mary) of Bloomington; Rick Forbes (Barb) of Decatur; sisters, Kitty Mitchell (John) of Gulf Shores, AL; Peggy Pollack (Wayne) of Siesta Key, FL; uncle, Bob Forbes (Natalie) of Kirkwood, MO; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father Richard Thomas Forbes.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM Tuesday, July 21, 2015 in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Rev. Rick Weltin as Celebrant. Visitation will be 10-11 AM Tuesday in the church. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery and conclude with the “Flight Home” ceremony. Memorials are suggested to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
The family of Mary Ann Forbes (Hood) is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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