SR0152 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Barbara Ann Evans of South Roxana, who passed away on January 29, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Evans was born in Harrisburg to Glenn Reed and Faye (Johnson) Ward on July 15, 1940; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Evans retired in 2001 from the Olin Corporation in East Alton after over 20 years of dedicated service in quality assurance; after her retirement, she worked at the South Roxana Water Department; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Evans was a former member of the First General Baptist Church in Meadowbrook; she enjoyed volunteering with the South Roxana Women's Auxiliary and serving as a Madison County Election Judge; she had a special love for cats, collecting dolls, Sunday lunches with her friends, taking walks, listening to gospel music, watching baseball, and caring for the elderly; she was a friend to everyone, cherished her children and grandchildren, loved her neighborhood, and always looked forward to the Johnson Family Reunions; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Evans was preceded in death by her parents; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Evans is survived by her children, Deborah McCrary, Larry Evans (Linda Griffin), and Lisa (Mark) Hannah; her grandchildren, Brandon McCrary, Lauren Steinkoetter, Alissa Steinkoetter, Jacob Steinkoetter, and Jonathan Steinkoetter; her brother, Charles (Kay) Reed; and other extended family and many friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Barbara Ann Evans, and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Barbara Evans as an expression of our deepest sympathy.