Obituaries

Evelyn D. Thomas

April 13th, 1923 – November 5th, 2024

Evelyn D. Thomas, age 101, formerly of Table Grove, IL, passed away at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at the Bethea Retirement Home of Darlington, SC. She was born April 13, 1923, in Astoria, a daughter of Arley and Marvel (Brainard) Batterton. Evelyn married Claire L. Thomas on March 12, 1941, in Palmyra, MO. Claire preceded Evelyn in death on March 17, 2009.

Evelyn is survived by her son Keith (and Phyllis) Thomas of Manning, SC.; three Grandchildren, Kirk Thomas, Ketra (and Dale) Miller, and Kary (and Amy) Thomas; four great grandchildren, Claira Miller, McKenzie Thomas, Jimmy Dale Miller and Hannah Miller.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Claire L. Thomas, two sons Randall Thomas and Norman Thomas; one grandson Bradley Thomas; three brothers Virgil Batterton, Sheldon Batterton, and an infant brother Cordell Batterton.

Evelyn was a devoted farm wife for years but later was employed by the VIT Jr Sr High School as a cook from 1972-1990 when she retired. Evelyn was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 40 years. Evelyn was also an active member of the Table Grove Christian Church.
Evelyn and Claire enjoyed many years attending local square dances in surrounding Communities. Evelyn moved to Florence, SC in 2015 to live with her son Keith, later she moved to the Bethea Retirement Home in Darlington, SC.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A graveside service will be held at 10 am on Monday, November 18, 2024 in the Ipava Cemetery in Ipava, IL. Memorials may be given to Table Grove Rescue Squad.

Condolences

November 16th, 2024

So sorry to hear of Evelyn's passing. She was a friend of my mother's in Table Grove through the Legion auxiliary, and fire department wives. Linda(Bean)Windsor

November 18th, 2024

Evelyn was a great person. I worked with her at the school and she was a great friend to my grandmother Wilma danner. So sorry for the lose.

November 18th, 2024

We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of the family and sending our sympathies to all. Rick and Kathy Heller

November 18th, 2024

Evelyn was one of the sweetest ladies! I’m sorry for your loss. Linda (Kessler) Mikulich

November 18th, 2024

Sorry for the family’s loss. The Thomas family meant so much to me and my mother!

November 18th, 2024

My condolences. Such a beautiful lady. Mom and dad did alot of dancing with Claire an Evelyn!
Sandy Morrison

November 18th, 2024

So sorry for your loss, Evelyn was such a sweet soul and loved by many. Steve always commented on what a great cook she was. Prayers for your family. Donna Horwedel

November 18th, 2024

Remember her and Claire both...just lovely people. Our condolences. John and Cecilia Kost

November 18th, 2024

My deepest condolences to Keith and the entire family. She was a good friend to my mother, Dorothy. Janis Weaver Robinson, Mullins, SC

November 18th, 2024

What a wonderful woman, so much beauty inside and out.A heart of gold, definitely an angel on earth now in Heaven.

November 19th, 2024

So sorry for your loss, Keith. I didn't know her but I've heard so many good things about her. Judy(Keefauver) Bloyd.

November 20th, 2024

Sorry to hear of Evelyn passing! Thoughts and prayers to the family.

Joe Hughes

November 23rd, 2024

Keith,so sorry to here about your Mom. I thought she was really nice. Larry& Ann Rutledge