Eva J. George's Obituary
Decatur- Eva J. George, 73, of Decatur passed away Friday, October29, 2010 at her residence with her family at her bedside.
A graveside service to celebrate Eva’s life will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at Graceland Cemetery with the 'Flight Home' Ceremony to conclude the service. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Decatur Memorial Hospice or Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Eva was born February 5, 1937 in Orlando, Tennessee the daughter of Hershel and Mary (Honeycutt) Allen. Eva was a wonderful mother and enjoyed being a homemaker for her family. She married Charles George on November 12, 1955. He preceded her in death January 13, 1990.
Eva leaves behind to cherish her memories sons; Edgar and wife Kathy, Richard and wife Joyce, Tony, and Rodney all of Decatur, daughter; Tami Roberts and husband Donnie of Decatur, brother; William Allen of Decatur, sisters; Pauline Ackles of Decatur and Katharine Marler of Decatur. 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Eva was greeted into Heaven by her husband, parents, 1 son, 1 grandchild, 1 great-grandchild, 3 brothers, and 1 sister.
The family would like to especially thank DMH Hospice and the staff at the Cancer Care Center.
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