Wanita B. Townsend's Obituary
Wanita “Nellie” Bell Townsend, 77, of Decatur, formerly of Vandalia, passed away at 5:09 p.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2010 in Decatur.
Wanita was born October 4, 1933, in Vandalia, the daughter of Harry and Mary Jane Williams.
Surviving are her children: Vickie L. Prince Donald of Decatur, Pamela S. Tomko of Brownstown, Steven H. Chrisman Jackie of Brownstown, Calvin L. Kelly of Effingham, Dickie G. Kelly of Effingham, Mary Jane White Douglas of Blossom, TX, Richard M. Kelly Tammy of Altamont and Tracy R. Melm of Decatur; 20 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Charles L. McKinney; two brothers: Robert D. and Earnie H. Williams.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, December 2, 2010 in Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia. There will be no visitation.
The family of Wanita “Nellie” Bell Townsend is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur, IL.
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