Evelyn Swisher's Obituary
Evelyn Swisher, age 88, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 12:07 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2016 at her home. She was born May 30, 1927 in Arcola, IL, the daughter of Perry Ghere and Florence Garber Ghere. On October 24, 1945 she married Robert Gene Swisher of Hindsboro, IL. He passed away on February 5, 2001. Survivors include son, David (Brenda) Swisher of Marshall, IL; daughters, Brenda (Kent) Littlejohn of Casey, IL; Barb Harris of Tucson, AZ and Deb (Kenneth) Wineinger of Clinton, IN; sister, Joyce Hancock of Arcola, IL; brother in law, Robert VanCleave of Tuscola, IL; ten grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers: Harold, Bob and Carl Ghere and sisters: Sadie Goulden and Margaret VanCleave. Evelyn worked as a clerk at Corner Hardware and most recently volunteered at Changing Hands Resale Shoppe in Martinsville, IL. She was an avid bowler, who was the only woman to bowl a perfect 300 game at the Casey Bowl. She enjoyed many games, especially the card game "Hand and Foot". She felt her family was her greatest accomplishment and was famous for her homemade rolls and sweet tea. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 9, 2016 at the Greenwell Funeral Home with Rev. Billie Ray Ulrey officiating. Burial will follow in the Ridgelawn Cemetery, Martinsville, IL. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday morning at the Greenwell Funeral Home, 30 N. Washington St., Martinsville, IL. Memorial donations may be made to Linn Park through Martinsville On The Move PO Box 464 Martinsville, IL 62442. SERVICES Visitation Monday, May 09, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL , Service Monday, May 09, 2016 11:00 AM Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL , Interment
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