Kathy Bevis

HERRIN — Kathy Ann Bevis, 57, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Herrin Hospital . She was born to Kenneth and Mildred (McDowell) Rushing Sept. 13, 1955, in Herrin. She is survived by her husband, Bobby Bevis of Herrin; three great-nephews, Cade and Carter Garris of Herrin and Chase Garris of Canton; three godchildren, Kelli Dwyer of St. Louis, Michael Dwyer of Richmond, Va., and Kiereney Dwyer of Belleville; one brother, the Rev. Bruce Rushing of Canton; two aunts, Barbara Giffin and Mary and Bob Phillips, all of Metropolis; two uncles, Raymond and wife, Jean, McDowell of Bradley and Johnny and wife, Carolyn, McDowell of Bandana, Ky. She is also survived by her beloved cat, Gabriel Angel. She was a member of First United Methodist Church . Memorials can be made to Upward Program, C/O First United Methodist Church . Mrs. Bevis worked at Center for Medical Arts in Carbondale . Services will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, in Van Natta Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ed Hoke officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Funeral home location is 427 South Park Ave. , in Herrin.