Evelyn Jean Thomas, 89, of Freeport, died Sunday, February 3, 2013, at Freeport Rehabilitation & Care Center.
Born July 8, 1923 in Freeport she was the daughter of Henry and Florence (Powell) Caudle. She married Melvin L. Thomas January 1, 1946 and he died October 8, 2006.
Evelyn was a graduate of Browns Business College.
Her memberships include Deaconess & member of Dakota Community Church and their two circles, member White Shrine and Eastern Star, and Home Extension. She was a former Cub Scout Leader.
Surviving is her daughter, Mary Ann (David) Royer of Elburn, and grandchildren, Christina (Steve) Luxbacher of Franklin, Pennsylvania and Timothy (Teresa) Royer of Aurora; one son, Duane (Marcia) Thomas of Winfield, and grandchildren, Diana (James Lee) Thomas of Champaign , Lisa (Scott) Campbell of Little York; and Steve Thomas of Winfield; great grandchild, Kaitlin Luxbacher of Franklin, Pennsylvania.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and two brothers, Robert and Edward Caudle.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Dakota Community Presbyterian Church with Reverend Edwin Brinklow Pastor officiating
Visitation will be Saturday 10 a.m. until time of service at the church.
Private family interment will be in the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens after the service.
A memorial fund for Dakota Community Presbyterian Church is being established by the family.