Estella Marie Sterling Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Estella Marie Sterling (Decatur, Illinois), born in Assumption, Illinois, who passed away on April 1, 2020 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl P. Bilyeu and Mary A. Bilyeu (Thurn); her husband Donald Sterling; and her siblings, Robert E. Bilyeu, Wallace Bilyeu, Alfred Bilyeu, Donald Bilyeu, Dwayne Bilyeu, Kathryn Kirkbride, Mary Kaufman of Virginia, Dorothy Brown and Gladys Anderson.

She is survived by: her children, Dawn Mowen (Michael) of Decatur, IL, Tari Peterson of Decatur, IL, Jody Cox (Jerry) of Lucas, TX and Lori George (Dean) of Seffner, FL; and her grandchildren, Brian, Donnie, Tony, Amie, Sarah, Holly, Daniel and Alycia. She is also survived by 16 great grandchildren.

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

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April 7, 2020

Barbara Swartz wrote a sympathy message

“We just learned of your Mother's passing today. I'm so sorry for you and your family although sometimes it's a blessing. We never get over the loss of a parent but time has a way of healing. Please accept our deepest sympathy and thoughts. Friends, Wayne and Barb”