Florence M. Easton, 92

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Florence Marie Easton, 92, of Gillespie, died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 10:46 a.m.

Friends may call on Friday, June 5, at Gillespie Methodist Church from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Funeral services will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Gillespie Methodist Church.  Burial will be at Gillespie Cemetery in Gillespie.

Mrs. Easton was born January 25, 1934, in Dorchester  to William L. Heyen and Marie E. Kelly Heyen.  She married Andrew Easton on May 15, 1954, in Pocahontas, AR. He preceded her in death on December 20, 2012.

Mrs. Easton was a registered nurse for the Staunton Hospital and was a family caregiver.  She was a member of the Faith Christian Fellowship of Litchfield.  She enjoyed gardening, crafts, painting and woodworking.

She is survived by her daughter, Ann Marie Easton of Gillespie; daughter-in-law, Donna M. Easton of Gillespie; grandchildren, Andrew D. (spouse, Stephanie) Easton of Omaha, NE, Alyce M. (partner, Shaina Barnholt) Easton of Denver, CO, Alex W. (partner, Michael Wooten) Easton of Granite City; great-grandchildren, Amour Easton, Andrew Easton; twin grandchildren, Alistair and Auden Easton; siblings, Kelly W. (Ruby) Heyen, David L. Heyen; brother-in-law, Bill Parmentier; sister-in-law, Roberta Heyen and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Easton was preceded in death by her parents; spouse; sons, Andrew Wilson Easton and John David Easton; and siblings, Wayne I. Heyen, William C. Heyen, Faye Heyen, Shirley Hausman and Phyllis Parmentier.

Memorials are suggested to Partnership For Educational Excellence District #7, PO BOX 125, Gillespie, IL 62033 or Harvest Feast.

Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.