Elizabeth Files

Elizabeth Ann (Liz) Files passed away at her home in Benton, IL. on Wednesday September 11, 2013 after a seven year battle with Ovarian Cancer. Born on August 28, 1956 in Carmi to Eddie and Janice (Hart) Files of Enfield who survive.

Liz worked at the Rend Lake Conservancy for 37 years. She loved traveling with her friends , collecting antiques, panda bears, and lizards. She was a member of IBEW Local Union 702, B.P.O.E.1234 Benton, IL., Boccie Club of Benton, IL., and Moose Lodge # 795 of West Frankfort,IL.

In addition to her parents, also surviving, are a sister Nancy Files, a brother David Files, sister in-law Jill Files and a very special niece, Emma Jane Files all of Carmi. She was loved and cherished by a special companion and friend in her life Mike (Strawberry) Kinkade of Benton IL. Also surviving aunts and uncles, Connie Hutson (Sesser IL.), Ruth Rankin (Fairfield IL.), Barbara Jo and Steve Stocke (Enfield IL.), Carmen Hart (Enfield IL) Patti and Bob Loveall (Benton IL.), Sharon Duvall (Hickory, NC.), Frances Davis (Branson MO.) Pifer and Vennie Files (Chambersburg PA)

She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Allen and Edith Files, maternal grandparents Andy and Fayetta Hart,uncles Ronnie Files, Mike Hart, and Herb Huston.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2013 at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home in Benton and from 9 a.m. until noon services on Saturday September 14, 2013 at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Enfield with burial in Enfield Cemetery. The Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Enfield is in charge of all arrangements. Online condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in her remembrance at the funeral home to Chemo Ducks or the St. Judes Childrens Hospital. For more information about Chemo Ducks, visit their website Chemoducks.org (Donations can also be made there).