Marjorie L. Beatty, 97, of Taylorville, IL formerly of Decatur, IL died at 5:10 pm Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Taylorville Care Center.

She was born July 1, 1915 in Stonington, the daughter of Albert and Alta Davis Brauer.  On September 17, 1938 she married Harold M. Beatty in Stonington.  Harold preceded her in death on December 5, 1996.  Mrs. Beatty was a member of the United Methodist Church in Decatur.  She graduated from Stonington High School and Brown’s Business College, and had been employed as an Executive Secretary.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and Brother and Sister-in-law: Lloyd “Ercel’ and Helen Brauer, and niece Margo McCarty.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, February 17 at McClure Funeral Home with Pastor Becky Lembke officiating.  Burial will be in Old Stonington Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until time of service in the funeral home on Sunday.

Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.