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Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 23, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Eva Glassford, age 91, of Flora, Illinois passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Flora.
Eva was born June 19, 1923 in Clay County to Ray J. and Arminta (Gullett) McGrew. She married Nelson Eugene “Gene” Glassford on December 31, 1940 and he preceded her in death on October 3, 1974. Eva worked at both Carter’s Cleaners and Bill’s Cleaners for many years. Following that, she was employed as a teacher’s aide in an L.D. room at Center Street School in Fairfield. After retirement, Eva became involved in community work. She was elected and served on the Clay County Board for 18 years, was a member of the Board of Review for 8 years, and served on other miscellaneous boards including Clay County Hospital, Clay County Mental Health, Clay County Rehabilitation Center, C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation, and Flora Senior Citizens Center.
Eva was a dedicated Christian who practiced her faith daily. She was a lifelong member of McCabe Chapel General Baptist Church and held offices in both the church and Ladies Aide. Eva’s love and deep affection for family was evident in her willingness to be of help when there was a need, often as a caregiver during times of illness. She occasionally wrote poems and also had a passion for cooking. It was her greatest joy and delight to have family and friends at her table for a meal and Eva considered herself blessed and was thankful for her health and opportunity to do so.
She is survived by 2 sons: Joe F.E. Glassford of McLeansboro and James E. (Charlotte) Glassford of Flora: 3 grandchildren: Yancey (Lori) Glassford, Mark (Connie) Glassford, and Tammy Steele; and 7 great-grandchildren: Sterling and Trisha Steele, Cody and Katy Glassford, and Lily, Samuel, and Noah Glassford. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 4 brothers (Merle, Russell, Neil and Maurice McGrew) and a daughter-in-law (Sandy Glassford).
The funeral service for Eva Glassford will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with interment following in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 23, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be given to McCabe Chapel General Baptist Church and will be received at the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.frankandbright.com.
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Remembering Eva and all that she was to our family when she worked with my Dad as well as all that she was to our community. A fine lady always........never will be forgotten. Our prayers are with you as a family at this time. God Bless You All
It has been years, but still fond memories of Eva Glassford. I can remember the many times Gene & Jim Glassford along with my father, Jim Ferguson and I would return from one of our many hunting or fishing trips. Eva would feed the the whole group. I can still hear her laughter, and always will!
The tallest timber has fallen.
Eva, You will be missed by so many people. The Glassford family is in our thoughts and prayers...
So sorry to learn that your mother passed away. In time may only the wonderful memories help ease the sorrow you feel now. Janet and Phil Carlock
Sympathy is extended to the family. Sorry for your loss. The kindness, consideration, and assistance of Mrs. Glassford will always be remembered . A true lady of great strength, compassion , faith, conviction and common sense has passed. Clay County has lost one of it's best.
Sorry for your loss she was a good lady who l though a lot of she will be missed
She was like. A grandma. To me I miss. My own. Grandma. So much. Now. I got nobody to talk. When. I was upset. She clamed me down. Like. She was family I will. Miss her so. Much. Thank you she a good. A lady
She was a great person and contributed to the Clay County Community very much. Sorry for your loss.
My familys condolences to the family of Eva....a very good lady from a good and proud family....the passing of this lady whose generation is diminishing is a great loss not only personally to the family but to all extended family....and just as important , another piece of history of this families contribution to the community and the world....
So sorry for the your loss. She was a great person, kept Yancey and I on our toes in our younger years. Tara and our girls lived across from her, what a great person, always helping people out. We will be thinking of you in our prayers. The Shelton Family. Cecil, Tara, Charley and Dani
Jim and Family. We remember your mother at McCabe Church . Always willing to lend a helping hand and was always so much fun to be around. Her and Jays mom were very good friends .we will miss the both.
My heart goes out to Eva's family, she was the sweetest lady who will be missed by the whole community. She was our neighbor for years and the kids loved to go visit with her on her porch, great memories of her.
Very sorry for your loss. I know she was a very caring, energetic woman who loved all of you. You're all in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. She always had a smile on her face.
So sorry for the family's loss....Heaven's gain....RIP dear sweet Lady.
Such a beautiful lady, peace be with you all.
Eva was such a pleasant lady. Always had a ready smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. I know what it's like to lose someone you love. Just remember all the good times you had together. God will give you the strength you need to get through the hardest days.
So sorry for your loss!
I am so very sorry for your loss. She was such a lovely lady. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Are thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Joe has been a special person in my family and so has Mark . God bless to all.....
Eva was a sweet, lovely lady. I got to know her when she and I served on the Clay County Rehabilitation Center.
Eva was such a dear and special person, I will always have special memories of her. I am very sorry for your loss.
What a great lady! So sorry to hear of your loss. Will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe and Jim, So sorry to read of your Mom's death. She was a pillar of the community!
To the family so sorry for your loss. Every month when i would pick up my church cleaning check we would sit and talk she enjoyed talking about her family she was a great lady i was blessed to know her.
We are so sorry to hear the loss of Eva. She was so cheerful and kind to everyone. She was a good Christian lady and was like a community grandmother. Our condolences goes out to the family for I know she will be greatly missed.
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