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  • Visitation

    10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

    Wednesday January 4, 2023

    Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, IL.

  • Service

    1:00 p.m.

    Wednesday, January 4, 2023

    Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Edith V. Jones Everett, 96, of Mt. Carmel, Il, formally Albion, IL, died Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Carmel, IL.  She was born March 11, 1926, in Conway, AR to Rural and Vera (Phillips) Jones.  She married Phillip Everett on April 11, 1948, in Camden AR.

    Edith was a member of the North Side Baptist Church in Grayville, IL.

    She dropped out of high school to earn money to pay for glasses, later in life she went back to school and received her GED in 1968. Edith worked at a dry cleaner where she was the only person who was not hearing impaired. One of her other jobs was working in the war department during WWII. She was a cub scout leader, and the chair of the PTA. Edith was a member of the Eastern Star and served in several positions including a term as the Worthy Matron.

    Survivors include a son David (Ethel) Everett, Norris City, IL, two daughters; Judy Baker of Grayville, IL and Susan Everett of Haubstadt, IN, seven grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

    Edith was preceded in death by her husband Phillip Everett, her parents Rural and Vera Jones, three sisters; Lillian Fulmer, Elba Roper, Hazel Larch and one brother Walter Jones.

    Memorial contributions may be made to the Northside Missionary Baptist Church in Grayville or the Edwards County Senior Citizens Center.

    Visitation:   10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Wednesday January 4, 2023, Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, IL.

    Funeral Service:   1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2023, Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, IL.

    Interment: Graceland Cemetery, Albion, IL.

    Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, IL.

     

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7 Condolences
 
  1. Lisa Bell Henson / December 31, 2022 at 7:56 am

    Although I never met Edith directly, I feel I know her through her two amazing daughters Susan and Judy. Their devotion to Judith, along with the stories they have shared, are such a beautiful picture of how this family loves and cares for each other. We have been inspired by witnessing this!!

  2. Mary Leeds / December 31, 2022 at 11:13 am

    So sorry for your loss.

  3. Donna Coomes / December 31, 2022 at 4:44 pm

    Edith was a shining example of what we should all be but few become. Her love, kindness and wonderful humor will be missed by many. I was blessed that she was my friend.

  4. James (Jim) Everett / January 1, 2023 at 12:48 pm

    Aunt Edith and Uncle Phillip were always helping me one way or another when visiting Albion during the Summer Months. David, her Son, and I still maintain contact for over the years. Later in my life Uncle Phillip and Aunt Edith flew to Albuquerque to visit my Wife and I. We then traveled to California to see their Nephew, Jim Everett, Quarterback for the L. A. Rams pro football team. Great times were had by all. We, the Everett’s who live from Virginia to California will truly miss our favorite Aunt. May God welcome her with open arms. James,Bonnie, Jim, Jackie Everett

  5. Curtis Ingram / January 3, 2023 at 7:11 am

    Sorry to hear of Edith’s passing.
    You have our sympathy
    Curtis & Dolores Ingram

  6. Whitney McKim / January 3, 2023 at 7:04 pm

    My thoughts and prayers to everyone, I know all loved Edith very very much. All my love and hugs to you all and many blessings.

    I often think how it would have been wonderful to know her better and hear stories about her growing up, raising a family and all the chapters of her life.

  7. Susan kamen / March 9, 2023 at 9:11 pm

    Sorry for your loss. I remember her sense of humor.

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