Mildred Upchurch

Mildred A. Upchurch, 86, of Decatur, IL, died 11:29 a.m. Thursday, March 12, 2009, at Heartland of Decatur, due to heart failure.Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 16, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Riverton, IL. Memorials may be made to Central Christian Church or donors choice.Mildred was born September 30, 1922, in Rosiclare, Illinois, the daughter of Roy U. and Nora M. (Kerr) Miller. In her mid-20's, Mildred moved to Chicago. She married Lemuel P. Upchurch on November 2, 1946, in the Chicago Temple. He preceded her in death.Mildred was a member of Central Christian Church. She worked at the State Hospital in Chicago until moving to Decatur where she worked in personnel at Adolph Meyer State Hospital, retiring after 40 years of service. She is survived by her sister Naomi M. Vaters of Elk Grove; CA. sister-in-law Lorraine Miller of Gun Barrel City, TX, four nieces, four nephews, and many caring and wonderful friends.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lemuel, two brothers Herschel D. Miller and Herbert Miller.Condolences may be left to the family at www.brintlingerandearl.com. "
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