Barbara Gordon's obituary , Passed away on September 21, 2025 in Decatur, Illinois

Barbara Gordon

January 19, 1942 - September 21, 2025 (83 years old)

Decatur, Illinois

Barbara Gordon's obituary , Passed away on September 21, 2025 in Decatur, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Graceland-Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery

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Barbara Gordon

January 19, 1942 - September 21, 2025 (83 years old)

Decatur, Illinois

Barbara Gordon Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Barbara Gordon of Decatur, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 83, on September 21, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Gordon to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Cassidy and Goldie Belle Cassidy (Sapp); her husband Robert Gordon; her son Robert Gordon II; and her siblings, Charles Cassidy, Robert Cassidy and Viola Fuqua.

She is survived by: her daughter Barbara "Bobbie Jo" Purdeu of Decatur; her grandchildren, Cassidy Gordon (Rick Nutter), Andrew Gordon, Danielle Turudic (Edmund), Jordan Purdeu and Jenna Purdeu; and her sister-in-law Nancy Cassidy. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews.

Visitation was held on Thursday, September 25th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home (2091 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 26th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, September 26th 2025 at the Graceland Cemetery (2091 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Graceland-Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery



Thu

Sep 25

Visitation

Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home
2091 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

Fri

Sep 26

Funeral service

Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home
2091 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

Fri

Sep 26

Burial

Graceland Cemetery
2091 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

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