Shirley M. Wakefield's Obituary
Shirley M. Wakefield, 71, of Decatur, died Saturday, December 25, 2010 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
She was born April 10, 1939, in Decatur, the daughter of Coy and Opal Ball Waddell. A homemaker, Shirley married George Wakefield on March 7, 1959 and he preceded her in death on November 18, 2009.
Surviving is her son, Charles “Chuck” Vickie Wakefield of Decatur; grandchildren: Shawn Brook Lawrence and their son Riley, and Brian Laura Lawrence; sisters: Janet Morrie Smith of Boody, and Judy Mike McDaniel of Springfield; sister in law, June Gary Burdine of Decatur; several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death are her parents; husband and daughter, Melissa Wakefield.
Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 31, 2010 in Macon County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to: Homeward Bound Pet Shelter.
The family of Shirley M. Wakefield is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur, IL. 62526.
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