Myrabel Bivin Theobald, 103, formerly of rural Buffalo, IL, passed away on Dec.17th,2025 at The Fountains of Franklin in Franklin, TN.

Mrs. Theobald was born January 15, 1922 near Modesto, IL., the daughter of Lowell and Joyce Walden Bivin.

She graduated from Tri-City High School, Buffalo, IL. and Brown’s Business College,

Springfield, IL. On February 14, 1943 she married Ray Theobald and they farmed together for approximately 60 years in the Buffalo area before moving to Eastland Retirement Community in Auburn, IL.

Myrabel was a very active member in the Buffalo Hart Presbyterian Church as an organist, a  Sunday School teacher and writing skits for various church programs. She had also been a 4-H leader for many years and an active member of the Buffalo Women’s Club. One of her most favorite hobbies was being an artist, resulting in the publishing of, “Paintings by Myrabel Theobald” and taking art lessons at the Springfield Art Association in Springfield, IL. for many years. After her husband’s death in 2009 she moved to Franklin, TN. and lived at The Fountains of Franklin Assisted Living Facility until her death.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Merida Drake of Lincoln, IL, and her son, Jerry Theobald of Buffalo, Il.

She is survived by two children; a daughter, Janis Brown, Nolensville, TN; one son, Jim Theobald, Longmont, CO. one daughter-in-law, Joan Theobald, Buffalo, Il; six granddaughters, Heather (Mark) Bell, Nolensville, TN, Hyla (Brad) McFarland, Smithville, TN, Joella (Chris) VanOosterhout, Whitehall, MI, Jill (Jason) Tompkins, Mahomet, IL, Gayle (Aaron) Jennings, Buffalo, IL, and Joy (Will) Meachum, Henry, IL., and one grandson, Jesse Theobald, Denver, CO.; six great-granddaughters; Addie (Ben) Moore & Ivy Bell, Elise &Elena Tompkins, Cassidy Jennings & Hayden Meachum; ten great-grandsons; Liam & Gabe Kipp, Riley, Simeon, Alex & Sam VanOosterhout, Elliott Jennings, Ben Meachum, Stone & Ridge Bell, one step-great-grandson, Mitch (Monica) VanOosterhout, & nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be held in January and will be announced once services have been finalized. Memorials may be made to the Buffalo Hart Presbyterian Church, Buffalo Hart,Il. or the Organ Fund at St. Andrew Lutheran Church at 908 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin, TN. 37064.