Evelyn L. (Lee) Anderson, 96, of Marshall, IL was born January 3, 1927 in Marshall, IL, the daughter of Tressa and Owen Lee. She passed away peacefully January 27, 2023 surrounded by her family whom she loved so dearly. To know Evelyn, was to know and love her ever present happiness, her contagious smile and laugh and her optimistic zest for life. Even in times of adversity, Evelyn always chose to be positive and made the best of each and every day. She lived by the motto”If you can’t say something nice, just say nothing”. She was a role model to her children, friends and everyone around her. Evelyn had a passion for dance that started very early in her life. She was a Majorette at Marshall High School and graduated with the class of 1945. Evelyn continued to love and enjoy dancing throughout her entire lifetime. Those who knew her loved to watch her dance the hours away. Evelyn was also an avid Golfer. You could find her on the golf course every summer day after her 20 plus year career working for the Illinois Department of Public Aide. Evelyn adored her family, and her family adored her in return. Her grandson Jordan was of the love of her life, and he was a constant source of happiness from the day he was born. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Wood Downey (Gary) of Marshall, IL and grandson Jordan Nave also of Marshall; a son Rex Wood (Kera) of Louisville, KY and daughter Hannah. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents Tressa and Own Lee; her brother, Duane Lee and former husbands, James R. Wood and James C. Anderson. Visitation will be held at Pearce Funeral Home in Marshall, IL from 12 Noon until 2:00 PM Friday, Feb. 3rd with services in honor of her life at 2:00 PM. Pastor Tim Duke will officiate. Burial will be in the Marshall Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall High School Golf Team. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.