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Evelyn Vanhorn

Wood River |

Evelyn Jean Vanhorn, 84, passed away at 2:15am on Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at Integrity Healthcare of Wood River.  She was born on September 25, 1930, in Benton, Illinois the daughter of the late Clifford N. and Bertha A. (Doty) Eubanks.  She married James Erbert "Bert” Vanhorn on November 27, 1952, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois and he preceded her in death on June 10, 2013.  Survivors include three daughters and two sons in law: Gay Cummins of Wood River, Pam and Gary Voyles of Wood River, Lori and Randy McCoy of East Alton, two grandsons and their wives: D.J. and Erin Cummins of Bethalto, Bobby and Krystal Cummins of Wood River, and a great granddaughter whom she adored: Haylee Marie Cummins.

A registered nurse for over 50 years, she worked at various facilities throughout the Riverbend.  She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.   

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a son: James Erbert "Jim" Vanhorn Jr., a son in law: Donny Cummins, her twin sister: Emma June Gorman, another sister: Gladys Hunter, and one brother: Clifford Eubanks. 

In celebration of her life, visitation will be from 9am until time of funeral services at 11am on Saturday, August 29, 2015, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River.  Rev. Frank Sparks will officiate.  Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto. 

Memorials are suggested to New Hope Baptist Church, P.O. Box 25, Roxana, Illinois 62084 or to the charity of the donor’s choice. 

Online guestbook available at www.pitchfordfuneralhome.com.

The family would like to thank the staff at Integrity Healthcare of Wood River and Unity Hospice for their wonderful compassion and care.


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Pitchford Funeral Home

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