Dorothy “Jean” Caraker, 87, of West Frankfort, IL passed away at 12:15 p.m., on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at the her residence surrounded by her family.
Jean was born on May 5, 1929, to Clarence “Ted” and Josie (Roseman) Moore at Patoka, IL. She worked as a Shoe Clerk for the Shoe Room. On September 10, 1948, she married Donald Caraker and he survives.
She was a member of the Patoka Christian Church and enjoyed bowling, camping and trout fishing.
Jean is survived by her loving spouse Donald, two daughters, Sharon Kay Piercy of Sikeston, MO and Cathy Ann Eldridge of West Frankfort, IL; one son, John Charles Caraker of Fenton, MO; seven granddaughters, Robin Lynn Reid of Christopher, IL, Amy Jo Grob of Benton, IL, Wendy Kay Piercy of Marion, IL, Elizabeth Ann Lane of Sikeston, MO, Jennifer Lynne Eldridge of Logan, IL, Catherine Bast and Coleen Caraker of Chicago, IL; one grandson, Timothy Steven Eldridge of Troy, IL; six great-grandsons, Trevor Loren Owens of West Frankfort, IL, Brandon Boner of Marion, IL, Cameron Wilson, Dustin Boner of Marion, IL, Bret Hawkins of Sikeston, MO and Dillon Nave of Sikeston, MO; four great-granddaughters, Morghan Taylor Eldridge of
Lincolnton, NC, Courtney Piercy, Lacey King of Sikeston, MO and Page Roger of Sikeston, MO; two great-great-grandsons, Bentley Patton of Christopher, IL and Austin Wright of Christopher, IL and one great-great-granddaughter, Courtney Patton of Christopher, IL; two brothers, Murval Moore of Salem, IL and Burl Moore of Mountain Home, AR; three sisters, Irene Allegrett of Salem, IL, Vivian “Peg” Williams of IN, and Velma Hassell of House Springs, MO and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death her parents, Clarence “Ted” Andrew and Josie Elizabeth Moore; three brothers, Dane Moore, Donald Moore, and Darwin “Bud” Neil Moore; four sisters, Helen Wooden, Beulah Matz, Iris Bawm, and Gertrude Moore; one son-in-law, Timothy Eldridge; one great-granddaughter, Cassandra Eldridge and one great-grandson, Jacob Boner.
Memorial gathering will be held Sunday, August 7, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home, 301 South Main St., Benton, IL. Per Jean’s wishes, cremation was held.
Memorials contributions are requested to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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