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Mildred Carr Obituary

DECATUR - Mildred V. Carr, 84, of Decatur, passed away at 9:55 am Monday, January 11, 2010 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Graveside services to celebrate Mildred's life will be 11 a.m. Friday, January 15, 2010 at Graceland Cemetery with the "Flight Home" Ceremony to conclude the service. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson Foundation. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com. Mildred was born September 16, 1925 in Clinton, Illinois, the daughter of Oliver and Viola (Grant) Webb. She was devoted homemaker and enjoyed bingo, crocheting, and fishing. She married Russell E. Carr June 21, 1941 in St. Charles, Missouri. He preceded her in death April 2, 1996. She leaves behind her son; Russell Carr and wife Cheryl of Decatur, daughters; Connie Wilderman and husband Sam of Macon and Nancy Robb and husband Michael of Decatur, twelve grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. She was reunited in heaven with her parents, husband, son; Robert Carr, three brothers, and two sisters. 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 from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2010.

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jeremy bone

January 16, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Walt and Toby Gillespie

January 13, 2010

We are so sorry for the loss of your Mother. May the wonderful memories you all share keep her close in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely,

BOB STEWART

January 13, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

AUDIO EXPRESS

January 13, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Bev/Ollie Freeman

January 13, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Marianne Mourning

January 13, 2010

Nan thank you so much for making sure I got to see Mom before she was called home. I will always remember her singing ( You are my Sunshine) she sure was my sunshine. Loved her like my own Mom. Blessings to you and Connie and Family.. She will be greatly missed and always remembered.

Marianne

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