Rita J. Storey's Obituary
Rita J. Storey, 83, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Rita was born November 11, 1931 in Chillicothe, IL., the daughter of Oscar and Mary Katharine (Daugherty) Shepard. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church, and volunteered for St. Mary’s Auxiliary. She valued her friendships she made through C.H.E.L.P. She also was a Brownie Troop and Girl Scout Leader at St. James School. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and Illini Basketball. She retired as credit union manager from Firestone Credit Union with over twenty years of service.
Rita leaves behind her daughters, Elizabeth Clawson of Mahomet, IL, Pam (Mike) Mendenhall of Lovington, IL; grandchildren, Alex, Amy, Robert, Riley, and two great-grandchildren.
She was reunited in Heaven with her parents, one brother, and two sisters.
Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate her life will be 10 a.m. Monday, February 9, 2015, in St. James Catholic Church; 742 E. Clay Street, Decatur, IL with Father John C. Burnette, celebrant officiating. Memorials are suggested to the St. Teresa High school.
The family of Rita J. Storey is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com
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