Evelyn B. Maiden

March 8, 1948 - January 29, 2021

Evelyn B. Maiden, 72, of Beaverville, IL passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Citadel Care Center in Kankakee, IL. Evelyn was born March 8, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Samuel and Margarite (Newbern) Smith. She is survived by her husband, Elwin S. Maiden, 2 sons and one daughter in law; Duane Maiden of CA, Samuel and Nicole Maiden of CA, one daughter and son in law; Darnitra and Brain Jackson of CA, one step-daughter; Latrisse Hayward-Maiden of IL, grandchildren; Tyler Maiden, Tevin Maiden, Brianna Maiden, Adalynn Jackson and Eleanor Jackson plus great grands. She also has 2 surviving brothers and a sister in law; William and Valerie Smith of IL and Ronald Smith of GA. Evelyn was proceeded in death by her parents and 1 brother; Samuel Smith Jr. and 2 sisters; Barbara Harris and Connie (Cookie) Adams. She was a member of the Restored Church of God in Naperville, IL where she will be remembered as a fun, warm and loving person. Evelyn loved singing, dancing, baking, gardening, watching her soap opera's and just having fun! But playing with her grandchildren was her favorite thing to do. She was employed by Cigna before she retired and will be missed. Jensen Funeral Home, 3639 E. State IL 17, Kankakee, IL 60901 will be handling the arrangements. Visitation will be Sunday, February 7, 2021 from 11am to Noon with a Private Family Service to follow at Noon. Due to the COVID 19 mandates, Mask and distancing will be followed. Officiating will be Mr. Andre Rouzan of the Restored Church of God. Following the service the Burial will be at the Momence Cemetery.