Orpha Deloris Mashburn, 90, of Maroa and Decatur, passed away Tuesday February 14, 2012 at Manor Court in Clinton, IL.
A service to celebrate Orpha’s life will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday February 18, 2012 at Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel in Decatur. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Maroa Cemetery.
Orpha was born on December 24, 1921 in Maroa, IL and lived most of her life in Decatur. She was the daughter of Hilbert and Gladys Bird Biven. She married Ralph T. Mashburn on January 14, 1943 in Maroa and he preceded her in death on May 7, 1990. Orpha retired after 25 years of service with U of I Cooperative Extension Service (Macon County Office). She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Orpha and her husband Ralph enjoyed their retirement together spending time at their place in Findlay.
Orpha is survived by her son Larry T. Mashburn and wife Dianna of Kissimmee, FL; daughter Sonjia Raleigh and husband Jack of Oreana; sister Wanda McFarland and husband Lee of Flower Mound, TX and brother Robert Biven of Dendron, VA; nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren also survive.
Orpha was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son Jerry B. Mashburn in 2000 and one brother.
Memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com
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| David & Sandra Shinn |
Orpha's Family |
February 18, 2012 |
We bought Orpha's house in Findlay in 1991. We still live there and enjoy it so much. We send our deepest symphany to your whole family.
David & Sandra Shinn
| Lori |
Miss Aunt Orpha! |
February 17, 2012 |
I am sorry that your mother died on on Valintines Day.
I will always Miss Aunt Orpha and the fun time we had with her. I remember the times we would come to IL and get in late at night at her house to spend the night. She was alwyas glad to see us know mater what time of day or night it was.
Most of the time summer was when we would do things at her house.
She was always happy and enjoyable to be around as an Aunt.
Love you Aunt Orpha and will see you some day in heaven.
Love ....Lori Lynn Biven Roswold
