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Barbara Madding Obituary

DECATUR - Barbara J. Madding, 60, of Decatur, passed away at 9:00 am Friday, January 9, 2009 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Services celebrating Barbara's life will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, January 12, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm Monday at the funeral home. Entombment with the "Flight Home" Ceremony will be at Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Association. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com. Barbara was born May 13, 1948 in Henryetta, Oklahoma, the daughter of Theodore, Sr., and Geneva "Jeannie" (Wren) Drake. She married George E. Madding on July 30, 1970 in Decatur. He preceded her in death on May 19, 2005. Barbara was a warm, loving mother who loved taking care of her family and her many foster children. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She leaves behind her four sons: Joseph Madding of Decatur, Clifford Madding of Rockford, Ryan Shelton of Decatur, and Rodney (Andrea) Madding of Oregon, five daughters: Tamara Stine of Decatur, Ashley Shelton of Decatur, Ashley Madding of Decatur, Tina Platt of Decatur, and Katie Platt of Decatur, three brothers: David (Pat) Drake of Virginia, Ted (Mary) Drake of Long Creek, and Wayne (Sherri) Drake of Arcola, one sister: Terri (Joe) Lindsey of Mt. Zion, twelve grandchildren: Randi, Jarrod, Kenneth, Kayli, Gabriel, Saheira, Clarissa, Kayla, C.J., Tasha, Gerald, and Malea, one great-grandchild: Jaylinn. She was reunited in heaven with her husband: George, parents, and one daughter: Melinda. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Jan. 11, 2009.

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Christy Johnston

January 18, 2009

I'm am so sorry to hear of Barbs passing. I only met her a few times but I always thought she was an amazing lady. My condolences go out to her family.

Harry and Lois Woodhouse

January 12, 2009

Ted, Mary and Family

Ted, we are so sorry to hear of your sister's death - wish I could have known her - she was a wonderful caring and giving person.

We are so happy to have you in our lives as the loving kindness certainly runs in this family.

Pat Osborne

January 11, 2009

To Barb's loved ones. I am so very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She and I became immediate friends when her and your dad moved into the neighborhood. I lived in #11, right across the circle. We visited almost everyday. My prayer for each of you is God's richest blessing and may He give you Peace.

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