Imogene "Imy" (Graves) Isbell

Imogene “Imy” Isbell age 80 of Batavia passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born August 1, 1940 in Carbondale, IL. the daughter of Eugene and Lavonne (Barnard) Graves.

Imy worked many years as the Craft Director at the Holmstad in Batavia. The residents adored Imy, as she always greeted them with a warm smile and joyful spirit.  She loved flowers, playing cards, painting, and watching the birds especially the cardinals. Her greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with her family and friends. She will be dearly missed.

She is survived by husband of 60 years Richard “Dick” Isbell; children Vicki (Alan) Mathis of Wisconsin, Pam (Mike) Brandenburg of Arizona, Tracy Levin of Batavia and Geoff of Batavia; grandchildren Jason (Amanda), Michael, Nathan (Steve) Mathis, Christopher (Fiancee Lauren) and Erik (Lauren) Brandenburg, Sara (Matt) Nelson, Hannah (Fiancee Alex), Andrew (Amanda), Michelle and Maddy Isbell;also survived by 16 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Patsy Hinterlong and her grandson Alexander Levin.

Visitation for Imy will be held Saturday January 30, 2021 at the Malone Funeral Home 324 E. State St. (Rt. 38) Geneva from11:00 am until the time of funeral service at 1:00 pm with Rev. Brian Coffey officiating.

To view Imy's Funeral Service virtually please click on the following link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83006555639?pwd=QUNIR3Eycmp1S2lPRmdlQlF4ZURmZz09

Passcode: 778998

Due to the current health care restrictions, standards of occupancy will be upheld. To attend, please be prepared to wear a mask and/or wait if occupancy standards need to be met. We kindly ask that you immediately exit the funeral home after paying your respects to the family so that others may have the same opportunity.

Private Burial will follow at River Hills Memorial Park Cemetery in Batavia.

Memorials may be made to Amvets 1194 Jericho Rd, Aurora, IL 60506 or Mooseheart S Lincolnway Street, Mooseheart, IL 60539.

Information 630-232-8233 or visit malonefh.com.

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