Carrie Lou Eubanks

Carrie Lou Eubanks obituary, Christopher, IL

Carrie Lou Eubanks

Carrie Eubanks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gilbert Funeral Home - Christopher on Oct. 17, 2025.

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Carrie Lou Eubanks, 89, of Sesser, passed away on Wednesday October 15, 2025 at St Louis University Hospital in St Louis. She was born on January 27, 1936 in DuQuoin, IL to Russell and Mable (Davis) Cavins. She married Howard Eubanks on March 24, 1984 and he survives of Sesser. She is also survived by her children Brandy Marcus of Coello, IL, Robbi Marcus (Alan) Rieckenberg of Pinckneyville and Jill Marcus (Chris) Murry of Tamaroa; step-children Howard (Susan) Eubanks of Atlanta, Kenneth Eubanks of Sesser, Danell Morhet of Christopher and Dana (Greg) Wylie of Sesser; eleven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. Funeral services will be on Monday October 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Brother Chris Hottensen officiating. Visitation will be on Monday from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM at the funeral home.
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