Evelyn L. Cain Obituary (1931 - 2022)

Evelyn L. Cain, 90 of Virden passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 7, 2022 at HSHS St. John's Hospital. She was born October 1, 1931 in Springfield daughter of Wilbert and Ruth (Sullivan) Seifert. She married Zeldon Cain and he preceded her in death. She then married Ronald Carney and he survives her passing in Virden. After graduating high school, Evelyn worked in the Banking Industry in Washington, DC. After a few years, she moved to Virden and became the Secretary for the Virden Elementary School. Evelyn was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Girard and loved bowling, knitting, sewing, cooking and reading. Her greatest love in life was her family and caring for them. In addition to her husband Ronald, she is survived by her daughters Christine (George) VanWinkle of Springfield, Bethany (Bruce) Garner of Springfield and Barbara (significant other Mike Haacke) Whitlow of Chatham; step-daughters Brenda (Dick) Winter of Elajay, GA, Sandra Huffman of Illiopolis and Pamela (Gary) Martin of Alexander; 8 grandchildren, 8 step-grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 9 great step-grandchildren; sister Betty (Robert) Cox of Virden, nieces and nephews including a special nephew Bill (Nina) Hays of Modesto. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Zeldon Cain, son Michael Cain and step son-in-law Charles Huffman. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Airsman & Calvert Funeral Home in Virden with Pastor Christen Prumm officiating. Burial will follow at Virden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Airsman & Calvert Funeral Home in Virden. Memorials are suggested and may be made to Prairieland Ambulance and will be accepted by Airsman & Calvert Funeral Homes, Virden who is honored to be caring for Evelyn's family.