Elnora Faye McCarthy, 89, Westville, IL, passed away at 7:17 A.M. Sunday February 26, 2023, at Gardenview Manor in Danville, IL. She was born November 14, 1933, in Westville, IL, the daughter of Felix and Helen (Prunkard) Polakes.
She is survived by two daughters, Janet (Mike) Wolverton and Karen (Alexis) Rivera; 5 grandchildren, Kristen (Kris) Kirby, Jeff (Megan) Lyons, Cory (Rebekah) Anderson, Nick (Natalia) Anderson, and Aron Rivera; 7 great-grandchildren, Addison Kirby, Blaine Kirby, Kaidence Lyons, Jacob Lyons, Emberlee Lyons, Haddie Anderson, and new addition, Jackson Edward Anderson; several special nieces and nephews whom she loved; special family members, Darla and David Booe and Carol Ridens who always helped out and a special neighbor, Jerry Gabehart.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Lelia Chiccino, Cleada Dupoux, and Doris J. Hiser.
Elnora graduated from Lakeview School of Nursing. She then worked as a registered nurse at the Danville VA Hospital until her retirement. She enjoyed genealogy, gardening, bird watching and traveling. She also enjoyed doing cross stitch and needle work.
Per her wishes, she will be cremated, and no services will be held.
Elnora’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Kimberly and Winnie of Traditions Hospice and their wonderful staff.
Memorial donations may be made in memory of Elnora to Forest Glen County Preserve.
Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Elnora’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.
Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.
