Barbara A. Pulliam Obituary (1935 - 2016)

Barbara A. Pulliam, 80, of Decatur, IL passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Heartland Health Care Center of Decatur. A memorial service to celebrate Barbara's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation one hour before services on Thursday. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Barbara was born on September 14, 1935 in Vandalia, IL, the daughter of Harvey and Alice (Alsop) Turner. She married Larry L. Pulliam on April 1, 1959. Barbara was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting, quilting, taking trips in the motor home and wintering in Gulfport, MS. Barbara is survived by her husband: Larry L. Pulliam of Decatur, IL; sons: Randy (Eleanor) Pulliam of Waynesboro, TN and Darrell (Deeanna) Weger of Palmdale, CA; brother: Jim (Betty) Turner of Decatur, IL; grandchildren: Shane, Sean, Kayla, Anthony, Benjamin, Courtney, Shane, Clifford and John; great granddaughter: Elizabeth. She was preceded in death by her parents and twelve brothers and sisters. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.