Eva M. (Gray) Fred, 78, of Benton, IL passed away in peace Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at the Herrin Hospital with both of her daughters by her side holding both of her hands.
Eva was born on December 19, 1939 in Whittington, IL the daughter of Hamilton (Hammy) & Gertrude (Flach) Gray.
She worked as an LPN for over 50 years working at Franklin Hospital, several area nursing homes and 20 years at Big Muddy Correctional Center. She was a lifelong Cardinals Fan.
Eva is survived by her daughters, Linda Sanders, of Benton and Anna (Victor) Shockley, of Benton; grandchildren Stara (Nick) Rankin, of Wisconsin, Stephanie (James) Wilson, of Akin, Casey Sanders, of Johnston City, Ryan Sanders, of South Dakota, Daniel (Christy) Shockley, of Christopher, Jerett Shockley, of Benton, Nick Shockley, of Benton and Hunter Shockley, of Benton; great-grandchildren Madelyn, Clayton, Lukas, Jesa, Evan, Kade, Alex, Rylan and Giah and her fur baby, Peanut.
Mrs. Fred was preceded in death by her parents and by one daughter, Kim Renee Crider
Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Ron Cremeens officiating. Burial will be in the Shiloh Cemetery in Whittington. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses.
For more information or to sign the online guest register please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
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