Evelyn Mae Smith, 97, of Farmington, formerly of Peoria, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Farmington Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on July 5, 1926 in Joliet, a daughter of Herman Edward Albers and Emma Beatrice (Pierce) Albers. Evelyn married Wilbur J. Brady on October 29, 1943. He preceded her in death on January 18, 1946. She later married Jesse A. Songer on July of 1947. He preceded her in death on February 2, 1965. She later married Raymond W. Smith on September 4, 1970 in Peoria. He preceded her in death on October 21, 2005 in Peoria.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; two sons, John A. Songer and Jesse E. Songer; one daughter, Jan Harden; and granddaughter, Tracy Songer.
Evelyn is survived by her two daughters, Carol (William) Akers of Peoria and Julie (Michael) White of Peoria; 11 grandchildren, Billy (Jackie) Akers, Troy Akers, Roy (Kim) Modglin, Jeff (Donna) Modglin, Steven (Dominic) Songer, John Songer, Jason White, Jennifer White, Danny Harden, Donny Harden, and Gary Harden; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
She last worked as a clerk for the Madison Park Kroger in Peoria for 23 years.
Evelyn was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan.
Evelyn's funeral service will be at 1:00 pm Friday, November 10, 2023 at the Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Her visitation will be from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm also on Friday at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Kirk Edwards Foundation or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Peoria Affiliate Clinic.
Online condolences may be shared with Evelyn's family at www.Davison-Fulton.com.
