Shirley Lunsford's Obituary
Decatur – Shirley Lunsford, 78, of Decatur, passed away Thursday February 12, 2015, in her home.
Shirley was born March 23, 1936 in Decatur, to Earl and Marie (Hibbs) Cowger. She married Roy Lunsford on August 13, 1966 in Blue Mound. She loved reading sci-fi and mystery books and embroidering in her spare time.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Roy; one daughter, Christy (Tim) Wilderman of Decatur; two brothers, Lynn (Sharon) Cowger and Scott (Kim) Cowger both of Decatur; three sisters, Lynette Cowger, Ann Gulick and Grace Himmelrick all of Decatur; and four grandchildren, Jacob, Rebecca, Jessica and Kristen Wilderman.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Patrick Lunsford and three brothers.
Services celebrating the life of Shirley Lunsford will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home before the service. Memorials may be directed to the family to be designated later.
The family of Shirley Lunsford is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, share memories, and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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