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Emma Eastham Obituary

Emma M. Eastham, 91 of Evansville died Sunday, May 20, 2007 at VNA Charlier Hospice Center.

She was a member of North Haven General Baptist Church where her ministry of 30 years was caring for the children in the nursery. She also loved gardening and sewing. Her life was defined by serving others.

Emma was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell Eastham, and her son, Jerry Eastham.

Emma is survived by her son, Greg Eastham; daughter, Denise Weil and husband, Don; grandchildren, Cheri King, Tonja Vinson, Ryan and Logan Eastham; granddaughter and best friend, Carrie Weil, Christine Beyer, and Mike Weil; daughter-in-law, Jan Eastham; and great-grandchildren, Lauren Frizzell, Mike Vinson, and Donovan Eastham.

Services will be 1 p.m. today, May 23, 2007, at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Reverend David Kelle, burial at Sunset Memorial Park. The officiate will be Reverend Ron Austin.

Memorial contributions may be made to North Haven General Baptist Church, Havenetts Missionary Society, 1800 North Haven Drive, Evansville, IN 47711; Charlier Hospice Center, P.O. Box 3487, Evansville, IN 47734; and SWIRCA, Southwestern Indiana Regional Council on Aging, 16 West Virginia Street, Evansville, IN 47710. Condolences may be made online at www.mem.com. Arrangements by Alexander West Chapel, 2100 West Illinois Street.

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Published by Courier Press from May 22 to May 23, 2007.

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Stanley Burch

May 24, 2007

Denise & Greg, my sincere condolences to you both on the passing of your mom. I remember her from our youth at North Haven and her always being warm and supportive of everyone. You were blessed to have such a loving & caring mother.

Michael Harbison

May 24, 2007

Denise & Greg, you and I spent a lot of time together in our youth. I remember how warm and caring your mother was to me and everyone she touched. Keep your wonderful memories close to your heart. I and my parents, Helen & Leo, will remember Emma always.

Hal & Dorothy Resseguie

May 23, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Pam Jones Dietrich

May 23, 2007

Denise and Don, just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you. I am living in Ft Worth, TX now and just wanted to send you my sympathy. Pam Jones Dietrich

Doug, Cindi & Jenna Klueh

May 23, 2007

Mrs. Weil,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know that your mom is now healthy and happy in our Father's home.

May 22, 2007

Denise and Greg, it has been many years since i saw your mom but can remember her loving spirit,my thoughts are with your family , Debbie Majors Burress

Charlotte Flowers

May 22, 2007

Greg & Ryan,
We are remembering you in our prayers during this time of loss for you. Terry & Charlotte Flowers

BRUCE LONG

May 22, 2007

Cheri, Jan and families,
You are in our prayers at this time of loss of your loved one.

Diane and Bruce Long

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