Shirley Ann Emberton's Obituary
Shirley Ann Emberton, 54, of Decatur, died Monday, July 21, 2008 at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Shirley was born November 8, 1953, in Quincy, Illinois. She loved to play bingo and spend time with her family.
She is survived by her husband, Wayne Cox of Decatur; children: Trynda Dietz of Decatur, Misty Paul Pressey of Florida, Joyel Rusty Meadows, Lynette Lance Cox and Katrina Cox all of Decatur, Missy Cox, Steve Cox and Wayne Kim Cox all of Vandalia; brothers-in-law: Charles Brenda Cox and John Debbie Cox of Decatur and Buddy Diane Cox of Peoria; 35 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and many other loved ones.
Funeral service: 11 am Friday, July 25, 2008 at the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home; visitation one hour before the service. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. The family request that memorials be given to a memorial fund that has been established at the State Bank of Niantic.
Special thanks to Cortney for being there with granny. We will forever love and miss you.
The family of Shirley Ann Emberton is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur.
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