Evelyn E. Jinks' Obituary
Evelyn E. Jinks, 94, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019.
Evelyn was born August 30, 1925, in Decatur, to Roy Rudolph and Lula (Conner) Suzewitz. She married Henry Buel Jinks on January 30, 1947 in Decatur, IL. He passed away April 22, 1981. Evelyn loved to play bingo and go to the casino.
She is survived by her three children, Jesse (Monica) Jinks of Decatur, IL, Marsha (John Michael) Crowe of Decatur, IL and Kathy (Max) Ashley of Decatur, IL; ten grandchildren, Jill Mitchell, Jeremy Ashley, Jarrad Jinks, Jesse Jinks, Jordan Jinks, Adam Stenger, Paul Stenger, David Stenger, Brett Stenger, Nicole O’Brien; 22 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Henry; her grandson, Jacob Daniel Jinks; three brothers and two sisters.
Graveside services to celebrate the life of Evelyn Jinks will be 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday before the graveside at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to Alzheimers Association 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601 or Decatur and Macon County Humane Society 3373 N Woodford St, Decatur, IL 62526.
The family of Evelyn Jinks is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the complete online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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