Evelyn J. Heath, 90, of Paducah, KY, formally of Granite City, IL passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Parkview Nursing & Rehab Center in Paducah, KY.

She was born on June 11, 1934 in Wapella, IL to Curtis and Elza(Orrick) Austin.

Evelyn married James Heath in Sesser, IL on October 18, 1952.  He preceded her in death on December 17, 2012.

The loving mother and grandmother retired from St. Elizabeth Hospital in Granite City.  She faithfully attended church and she enjoyed camping and flower gardening.

Evelyn is survived by a daughter, Linda (Kenneth) Dickerson of Paducah, KY; a son, Larry (Patricia) Heath of Granite City; 6 grandchildren:  Dennis (Lynn) Heath, Susan Heath, Michaela (Andy) Bannister, Michael Heath, Evie (Chad) Sherlock and Helen (Steven) Miller and 6 great grandchildren:  Devin Heath, Darah Heath, Levi Bannister, Michael Heath, Jr, Justin Heath and Olivia Bannister.  Also surviving are a sister, Velma Perryman of McLeansboro, Il; a daughter in law, Arlene Heath; special nieces, Kim (Terry) Wyant and Susan Atkins and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband and parents, Evelyn is preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Heath; a son, James Howard Heath, Jr; 4 brothers:  Charles Austin, Dwayne Austin, Bud Austin and Lloyd Austin and 2 sisters:  Duene DeWitt and Thelma Norris.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.  The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025 at the funeral home with the Pastor Judy Warran officiating.  Burial will follow at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon, IL.

Online guestbook and obituary available at www.wojstrom.com