Roberta Mae Gurley's Obituary
Decatur- Roberta Gurley, 82, of Decatur, passed away July 6, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Roberta was born October 29, 1932 in Casey, Illinois the daughter of Theron and Cora Edith (Arnold) Adkins. She worked for Borg Warner Credit Union. Roberta was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, and also an Eastern Star. She was an avid NASCAR fan as she loved Dale Earnhardt #3, reading books, and spending time with family. Roberta married Earl R. Gurley on January 21, 1950 in Casey, IL. They shared Forty-three years wonderful years together.
Roberta leaves behind her son, Earl S. (Janice) Gurley Of AZ.; daughter, Kathy Overheul of Decatur, IL; sisters, Carolyn Hughes of FL, Marsha (John) Norman of FL.; grandchildren, Christina, Shawn, Michelle, Erik, Stefanie; great-grandchildren, Collin, Taylor, Kristopher, Erin, Jazmine, Mason, and a host of nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Earl R. Gurley parents, brother, Wayne Adkins, sisters, Imogene Hurt, Mary Letterley, Beverly Jackson.
Services to celebrate Roberta’s life will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2015, at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2015 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery in, Springfield IL. Memorials are suggested to the Eastern Star. Family also requests casual attire.
The family of Roberta Gurley 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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