M. Eloise Kerr Obituary (1924 - 2020)

M. Eloise Kerr, 96, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Hickory Point Christian Village in Forsyth. Eloise was born November 6, 1924 in Assumption, Illinois the daughter of Harry and Lillian (Chessire) Campbell. She worked at the 1st National Bank of Pana and then Northtown Bank in Decatur retiring in 1990 after thirty years of service. Eloise was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, ABWA, and Zonta. She enjoyed quilting, baking, and cooking. Eloise married Harry Kerr on May 16, 1946. He preceded her in death on June 17, 1998. Eloise is survived by her children Roger (Sharon) Kerr, Richard (Vicki) Kerr, and Suzanne (Michael) Wainscott, grandchildren Sean (Allison), Ryan (Meghan), and Scott (Leslie), Doug (Kelli), Andy (Melissa), Brad (Julie) and Brian, and Jerrod and Nathan, great-grandchildren Isaiah, Jeremiah, Aiden, Emma, and Stetson, Brittany (Aaron), Courtany (Bubba), Amelia, Ben, Sophie, Zoe, Dylan, and Natalie, and Addison and Gage, and great-great-grandchildren Jameson, Emmy Lou, Izzy, John-Jay, Beau, and Rhett. Eloise is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother Robert Campbell. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic private family services will be held. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery in Assumption. Memorials are suggested to Grace United Methodist Church and St. Mary's Hospital. Arrangements by Dawson & Wikoff, 515 W. Wood St. Decatur, view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.dawson-wikoff.com.