Evelyn K Milner, 88 Years, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 4:00 pm October 6, 2024 at her residence. She was born March 17, 1936 in Indiana to the late John and Della Kelley. Evelyn married Duey Eugene Milner on November 24, 1952 in Cisne, Illinois. They were blessed with sixty-one years of marriage before he preceded her in death in 2013.
Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Connie Butler of Mount Vernon, Illinois; grandchildren, Jamie Milner, Adam Duey Milner, and Sarah Milner Lane; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Evelyn was preceded in death by daughter, ReNee Jean Johnston; son, Tony Lee Milner; sister, Nadine Kern; and brothers, Barnlee and Ernie Kelley.
Evelyn worked as a hairdresser for many years. She was an artist varying in water colors and quilting. Evelyn enjoyed bowling and loved her bird “Smokey” who was an African Grey Parrot. She was active the senior center in Springfield, Illinois and a member of Summersville Baptist Church in Mount Vernon.
A Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Summersville Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois. A Funeral Service will begin 11:00 am with Reverend Don Verhines officiating. Interment will follow at Bailey Cemetery in Wayne City, Illinois. Memorials may be made in Evelyn’s honor to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness.
Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.