Carolyn Evans Barris Obituary
The memory of Carolyn Evans Barris of Springfield, Illinois, who passed away on September 5, 2024 at the age of 81, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Carolyn Evans Barris to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Curtiss Evans and Vaudeth Campbell Evans; her husband R. Gerald Barris "Jerry"; her brothers, Lawrence and Phil Evans; and her sister-in-law Dorothy Evans.
She is survived by: her children, Andrew Barris (Anna Margaret) of Springfield and Anneliese Fierstos (Joseph) of Springfield; her grandchildren, Nathaniel and Abigail Fierstos; her siblings-in-law, William Barris and Ann Evans; her nieces and nephews, Debbie Evans Throckmorton (Dan), Elizabeth "Libby" Evans Arthur (John), Erin Evans Weller (Kelly), Jeff Evans (Julie), Sean Evans (Kanda) and Steve Evans; and her pet Daisy.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Nature Conservancy (nature.org/bequestgift (http://nature.org)), Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd., Springfield, IL 62702, or the Central Illinois Food Bank.
