Edith Stevens

Secor- Edith M. Stevens,86, of Secor, passed away on Saturday May 2, 2026, at OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Cremation has been accorded and a graveside service will be held at Murdale Gardens of Love Cemetery in Murphysboro, on May 13th, 2026 at 2 00 p.m. with Pastor Jim Easton officiating, where she will be laid to rest beside her husband / our father.
Dinner will be served at the Abundant Life Church directly afterwards.

Calvert and Johnson Memorial Home in El Paso is assisting with local arrangements.
Crane Funeral Home in Murphysboro will assist with the Graveside Service.

Memorials may be made to The Baby Fold, 108 East Willow, Normal, IL 61761

Edith was born in Murphysboro, Illinois on September 5, 1939, a daughter to Henry and Nettie (Whelchel) Mason. She married Carroll Stevens in Perryville, Mo on August 19, 1958. He preceded her in death in 1992.

Surviving are her children; Vickie (Mike) Calvert, Springdale, Arkansas, Rebecca (Sergio) Hernandez, Secor, Illinois, Michael (Jody) Stevens, Marion, Illinois. grandchildren; Jason, Misty (Jeremy), Jennifer (Dustin), Bobby (Nessa), Jessica (Billy), Ellen (Jordan) great-grandchildren; Harley, Skylor, Jeremiah, Amari, Kali'Ann, Thaddeus, Asher, Kieran, Neveah, Miabella; 1 brother, Charlie Mason; 2 sisters, Mary (Frazier) Tucker, Retta (Decker) Shaffer.

She was preceded in death by her parents; 3 brothers; and 1 sister.

Edith was a past member of the Murphysboro Church of the Nazarene, and Abundant Life Church. She retired from the Murphysboro School District 186 as a cook. She enjoyed yard sale-ing and thrift shops. She most enjoyed her family and her friends, whom she loved dearly and the time she could be with them.

Online condolences may be sent to her family at www.calvertmemorial.com and also
www.crainsonline.com