Laura P. Darwin Obituary (1913 - 2008)

Laura P. Darwin, 95, of Taylorville, IL died at 2:40 am, Sunday, May 25, 2008 at Meadow Manor Nursing Home, Taylorville. She was born February 2, 1913 in Shelbyville, IL the daughter of George W. and Blanche Claypool Jones. On June 1, 1940 she married James E. Darwin and he preceded her in death on March 7, 2001. She and her husband, Jim were co-owners of Darwin Janitorial Services in Taylorville. Mrs. Darwin was a member of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Taylorville where she held many offices including Treasurer and Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent; she was a member of the Lioness Club of Taylorville, Christian County Senior Citizens, Taylorville Women's Club, member and Past Worthy Matron of Haselmere Chapter #221 Order of Eastern Star and the N.A.A.C.P. She is survived by one sister Vivian B. Shelton of Springfield, IL and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, May 30 at McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville with Rev. Glenn Shelton officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services in the funeral home on Friday.