Barbara Ann Evans

Barbara Ann Evans, age 40, of Sandoval passed away Thursday May 12, 2016 at her home. She was born on April 4, 1976 in Modesto, California the daughter of Earl Higgins Sr. and Barbara (Finckbone) Higgins. She Married Troy Evans Jr. on May 28, 1994 and they had two children then later divorced.In addition to her mother she is survived by two daughters: Sarah Ann and Courtney Amber Evans of Sandoval, IL; Significant other: Jeff Whitehouse of Sandoval, IL; Step-Father and Uncle Hershel Higgins Sr. of Walnut Hill; six brothers: James Higgins and wife Lisa of Centralia, Bill Higgins and wife April of Centralia, Craig Bitter of Carlyle, David Higgins of Shobonier, Earl Higgins Jr. of Shobonier, and Hershel Higgins Jr. and wife Nicole of Troy, MO; five sisters: Jerrie Brown of Woodlawn, Terri Harre and husband Rick of Shobonier, Marie Taylor and husband Donald of Shobonier, and Kimberly Clark of Maynard, Arkansas; special friend, Wilma Ward of Illinois; aunts and uncles of Walnut Hill, Centralia and California; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Earl Higgins, Sr., father-in-law: George Mays, sister: Patricia Higgins, nephew: Logan Leroy Brown, grandparents: Roy and Peggy (Atchison) Finckbone and Eddie Higgins, Sr. and Ethel (Parks) Higgins Cole, step grandfather: Oral G. Cole, special friend: Travis Bierman.Barbara worked at Warren G. Murray Center for the past 9 years, where she enjoyed taking care of residents of Elm Cottage. She enjoyed the company of her co-workers, Jamie Sodko, Lindsey Branson, Michelle Hawkins, Sandy Kennedy, Billie Miller, Lori Novack and the grandma’s that volunteered. Barbara enjoyed playing slot machines. Most of all her greatest enjoyment were her two daughters, her three fur babies: Roko, Bailey, Midnight, family and friends. Funeral Services for Barbara A. Evans will be held Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 2:00 PM at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia with Pastor Kyle Emery officiating. Burial will follow at Boyd Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Murray Parents Association and will be accepted at Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia, which is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com

Barbara Ann Evans

April 4, 1976 - May 12, 2016