Evelyn M. Echols (nee bassett), 99, of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. Beloved wife of the late David; loving step mother of the late Bill Echols and Susan Echols O'Donnell; dear sister of Gloria Bassett White and Robert Bassett; adoring grandmother of 4; an aunt to many nieces and nephews. Evelyn will always be known as "One of America's First Highly Successful Women Entrepreneurs". She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 6, 2014 at Holy Name Cathedral 735 N. State St., Chicago. Mass 10;00 AM. Private Inurnment at Family Plot in Tonica, Illinois. Donations can be made in memory of Evelyn to The Little Sisters of the Poor, 2325 N. Lakewood, Chicago, Illinois 60614. For more information, please call 773-561-6874, or to leave a guestbook message, please visit www.drakeandsonfuneralhome.com.
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