Evelyn Higdon Cecil, 87, of Philpot, died Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 20, 1935 in Owensboro, KY to the late Louis and Elizabeth Higdon. She was a member of St. William Catholic Church. She retired from General Electric. Evelyn enjoyed spending time with all of her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Cecil; her grandson, Dalton Head; her siblings, William Lanham Higdon, Bernadette Roberts, Theresa Jean Payne Marking, Virginia Higdon, Betty Royal Austin, Louis Higdon and Charles Higdon.
Survivors include her children, Sheila (Joey) Ambs, Trina (Mark) Webb, Marla Payne, and Bobby (Janice) Cecil; grandchildren, Wendy Clark, Brandon Webb, September Ambs Board, Ryan Payne, Sarah Payne, Jason Webb, Crystal Ambs, Lee Head, Sam Cecil, Madeline Cecil, Brent Cecil; great-grandchildren, Caden Payne, Caleb Payne, Creed Lewis, Abby Miles, Alex Board, Asher Board, Avery Webb, Ryder Arison, Rylee Arison, Raelyn Mitchell, Marty Howard, Maleah Howard, Elijah Payne and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to offer special thanks to all Evelyn’s caregivers over the years.
A Funeral Mass will be said on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St. William Catholic Church in Philpot, KY with burial following at St. William Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday November 6, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with prayers at 6:00 p.m. at Cecil Funeral Home in Whitesville Ky.