Eva Bernice McRaven

October 8, 1934 - June 6, 2020

Eva Bernice McRaven, 85, of Jonesboro, passed away at 2:30 AM on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Thebes. She was born on October 8, 1934 in Olive Branch to Barney and Hannah (Hill) Henderson. She married Don “Bullett” McRaven on November 13, 1948. He preceded her in death on October 1, 2017. Eva was a very loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of Valley Mission Pentecostal Church and dearly loved her church family. Eva enjoyed cooking for all her family and fishing. Survivors include 5 children, Donald W. (Mary) McRaven of Belknap, Darryl McRaven (Marsha Brown) of Jonesboro, Donna McRaven of Dongola, Diane Hudgins of Dongola, and Daphene (Steve) Huffman of Thebes; 18 grandchildren; 47 great grandchildren; 21 great-great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Besides her husband she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Ted and Don Henderson; 4 sisters, Daisy Kelly, Irene Franklin, Ludene Henderson and Angeline Boes. Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau, 829 N. West End Blvd. Funeral services for Eva McRaven will be at 12:00pm on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at the funeral home in Cape Girardeau with Rev. Paul Mayberry and Rev. Billy Freeman officiating. Interment will follow in McCrite Cemetery in Tamms.