Jill Darlene (Riddell) Evans

Ilion, NY-Mrs. Jill Darlene (Riddell) Evans, age 65, of Sunset Avenue, Ilion, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, March 13, 2018 at the Abraham House, Utica.   Jill Darlene Evans left her physical body behind on Tuesday March 13, 2018. She is reunited with her husband, Donald, and her parents, Susie and Harold Riddell, all of whom she had missed for so many years. Those left behind,  including her beloved, Betty Jane (sister), Leonard (brother-in-law), Pooniel (daughter), Amelia, (grand daughter) and Maxwill (grand son) and many other family members and friends, will miss her for the rest of their days. She leaves a legacy of love and compassion toward others that ripples through every heart she touched. The world is a better place because she was in it. There will be a celebration of her life on Wednesday, March 28 from 5-8pm at the St Francis di Paola Society, 152 Eighth Avenue, Frankfort, NY. All are welcome to attend and share a word, prayer or story that reminds them of Jill. Please join the family for food and companionship and feel her circle of love and joy.  In lieu of flowers or gifts, please consider a donation to one of the following groups that were extremely kind and eased Jill’s suffering during her final days:  The Crouse Foundation, with the donation designated to “the nurses on 4 South”, who gave her loving care and were absolutely wonderful to Jill and her family during her difficult stay. 736 Irving Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210, https://www.crouse.org/give/foundation/giving/; The Abraham House, who generously opened their doors to Jill and her family during their time of need and whose volunteers are angels sent from above: 1203 Kemble St, Utica, NY 13501 http://www.theabrahamhouse.org/ways-to-donate/ or to Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc who provided superb guidance and support to Jill and her family. 4277 Middle Settlement Rd, New Hartford, NY 13413 http://hospicecareinc.org/contact/. Daniel J. Enea Funeral and Cremation Care, 5860 State Route 5 (near St. Mary's Cemetery), between Herkimer and Little Falls, 315-508-5250, has been entrusted with Jill's funeral arrangements.  Please click above to add to her online memorial.