Azalee Berner Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Azalee Berner of Decatur, Illinois, who passed away on October 23, 2020, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Azalee Berner to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Russell and Edith Elizabeth Ashburn (Long); her siblings, Mary Jane Ripley and John Russell; and her siblings-in-law, William Bales, Clyde Petty and Joan Ashburn.
She is survived by: her husband Warren E. Berner; her children, Lori Berner-Stone (Charles) of Mt. Zion and Paul Berner (Monica) of Helena, MT; her grandchildren, Brittany Keck-Flory (Samuel), Charles Barrett Stone, Grace Berner and Arleigh Berner; her great grandchild Caroline Azalee; her sisters, Louise Petty and Evelyne Bales; and her brother-in-law Rev. John Ripley. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.
Due to current health concerns, seating capacity is limited to 25 people, masks are required and all social distancing norms will be followed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Azalee's honor may be made to Central Christian Church, 650 W William St, Decatur, IL 62522.
