Evelyn Harper, 89, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 1:48 A.M. Friday, October 23, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 7, 1937, in Burkesville, KY, the daughter of Johnny and Bercie (Anderson) Huff. They preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by her late husband, Roy; one sister, Elizabeth Miller; and two brothers, Roy and Willie Huff.
She is survived by her husband, Leon McFadden of Hoopeston, IL; three daughters, Shirley (Dan) Harper of Naples, FL, Debbie (Sue) Anderson, and Lisa (Rick) Lieb of Rantoul, IL; one son, Doug (Julie) Harper of Washington, IL; two brothers, Reed (Sandra) Huff of Corydon, IN and Bruce (Opal) Huff of Almo, KY; 10 grandchildren, Eric (fiancé Carlina) Harper, Brandon (Elaine) Tyler, Jennifer Anderson, Ryan (Ann) Tyler, Meliah (Zach) McKenzie, Megan (Bryson) Vanderheydt, Joe (Cheyanne) Harper, Jacob Harper, Alison (Tanner) Saltsgaver, and Erin (Hayden) Hanson; fifteen great-grandchildren, Kalie, Emily, DW, Maysie, Nate, Sammy, Carter, Brodie, Cade, Julia, Chi’Ayden, Nevaeh, Olivia, Audrey, and Jack; and many nieces and nephews whom adored her.
Evelyn dedicated twenty years to Howard Industries and later enjoyed working at Hennings Restaurant for several years. She attended the Chestnut Street Church of Christ in Hoopeston. Evelyn found joy in life’s simple pleasures- cooking for those she loved, playing dice, feeding the birds, and enjoying a meal at Dairy Queen and Monical’s Pizza. Above all, she treasured time spent with her family and the memories they made together.
Visitation will be held 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Home, 427 E. Main St., Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at 12:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor John Morris officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston, IL.
Memorial donations may be made in memory of Evelyn to the Chestnut Street Church of Christ, 709 E. Chestnut St., Hoopeston, IL 60942.
Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Evelyn’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.
Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.
