Venita Jane Carsten, age 84, of McLeansboro, IL. passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital, McLeansboro, IL.
Venita was born March 28, 1940 in Dale, IL. to Clyde James Essary and Chloe Marie (Johnson) Essary. On June 18, 1955 she married Willard “Cap” Parker in Eldorado, IL. and he passed away September 3, 1986. On October 13, 2002 Venita married James “Jim” Carsten in McLeansboro, IL and he passed away July 16, 2019.
Venita was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting and cooking. She attended 1st Baptist Church in McLeansboro, IL.
Survivors include James “Jim Bob” Parker and companion Debra Thomas, McLeansboro, IL. her daughter Judith Bowers, McLeansboro, IL. grandchildren Crystal Atkison and husband Derrick, McLeansboro, IL and Amber Parker, McLeansboro, IL. Great grandchildren also survive, Hannah Parker and companion Quentin Musgrave, Jacob Parker, Merrick Sanders and Vada Atkinson. Sister Mary Tyler West Virginia. Also surviving is a great great granddaughter, Elliana Musgrave.
Venita was preceded in death by her parents, first husband Willard Parker and husband James Carsten, grandson Jeremy Parker, daughter in law Gayla Parker and Brother Jarrel Essary, sister, Shela Horton and her son in law Mark Bowers.
Memorials may be made to “Veterans” and will be accepted at Harre Funeral Home.
Visitation will be Sunday, February 16, 2025 from 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, IL with the funeral service at 1:00 P.M. Pastor Robert Abbott will officiate with burial at Smith Cemetery, McLeansboro, IL.
Harre Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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