Amy Meador

Amy was born in Decatur on August 3, 1918, daughter of Andrew and Jennie (Johnson) Knisley. She married Lemuel Marlin Doc Meador on June 7, 1947, in Decatur, IL.Amy was a homemaker, seamstress, gardener, and most of all enjoyed singing and listening to music. Surviving are daughters Judy (Merle) Sims, Decatur; Linda Hurd, Alexandria, VA; Sandi Stafford, Albany, GA; sister Erma Queen, Decatur; grandchildren Kathy (Todd) Bailey and their children Hunter and Jensen, Oakley; Justine Meador and her son McLain, Decatur; Randy Meador, DuBois, PA; Scott Stafford (Tamery) and their children Hudson, Mason, Gavin, and Owen, Matthews, NC; Michelle Ewing (Tony) and their children Nate and Emma, Mt. Zion; and Tiffany Waller (Kerry) and their children Alyssa and Macy, Safety Harbor, FL; and daughters-in-law Pat McLean-Hall and Susan Meador, both of Decatur.She is preceded in death by parents, husband, son Jim Meador, sisters Dorothy and Edna, brothers Harlan, Howard and Homer, and special son-in-law Zack Hurd.We would like to thank Darin Wall, Connie Price and the entire staff, past and present, at Lincoln Manor, for all their care, compassion and love during Moms 7 years at home there, and Sheila McClung for her care, love and support. We will be forever grateful.Memorial visitation will be 5 - 7 PM Wednesday March 12, 2008 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Burial of cremains will be at 11 AM Thursday, March 13, 2008 in Vernon Cemetery, Vernon, IL. . Memorials to: Lincoln Manor or Macon County Honor Guard. Condolences may be left to the family at www.brintlingerandearl.com "
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