Evelyn Kay Hilliard's Obituary
Decatur- Evelyn Kay Hilliard, 62, of Decatur passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Evelyn was born on August 10, 1948 in Decatur the daughter of Jacob and Edith Thompson Reed. She was raised by Isabella and Leroy Jackson. She was a retired Nurses Aid from Fairhaven’s Christian Home. She was an avid Bingo player at Pride of the Prairie and enjoyed Facebook playing Farmville. She loved spending time with her family and friends at weekend cookouts. She married James Edward Hilliard Sr. on October 18, 1971 in Decatur.
Surviving are her husband Jim; sons, Jacob Griggs of Houston, TX; step-sons, James Hilliard Jr. of North Carolina; Robert Hilliard of North Carolina; John Hilliard Angie of Argenta; Randy Hilliard Kathy of Reno, NV; step-daughter, Margaret Morrison of Springfield, MO; sisters Toots Pfeifer of Decatur; Donna Taylor of Decatur; Betty Ann Johnson of Decatur; Frieda White Bill of Michigan; Patty Carron of Decatur; brothers, Bill Reed Alamada, Gene Reed Dixie, Frank Reed, Joe Reed Sue, Fred Reed Dorothy all of Decatur; 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by both sets of parents, two daughters, Colleen and Betty; two brothers, Albert and Jake; one sister Helen; and a one great-grandson.
Visitation will be 2:00 ' 4:00 pm Saturday, April 30, 2011 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.
The family of Evelyn Kay Hilliard is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL.
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