Priscilla Ca'Peace Ann Calloway Evans

Priscilla CaAnn Evans, died peacefully on December 19, 2023 at Advocate Christ Medical in Oak Lawn, IL., surrounded by family.  

Formerly from Aurora, IL., Galesburg, IL., Peoria, IL., and Sacramento, CA.

Priscilla attended St. Boniface Catholic School and was a devout Catholic. She attended Peoria Public Schools, Carl Sandburg College and Rassmussen University.

Priscilla was a Literature and World History enthusiast.

Priscella was close in achieving an Associate Degree in Business.

Priscilla was the baby of the family born August 20, 1968 in Peoria, IL., at Saint Francis Hospital to Nathaniel Evans of Kensington, GA., and Betty Calloway of New Orleans, LA.

A very frightening memorable moment in life for Priscilla was when she was hit by a car at the age of 4.  She was such the baby of the family, two of her siblings shouted "the baby, the baby" when they heard the car squealed. Her mother could barely get to Priscilla with the whole neighborhood gathered around her taking turns coddling her. Luckily Priscilla only suffered minor injuries which left her with a forever scar on her foot.

Preceded in Priscilla's death were her parents Nathaniel and Betty, her brother Kenny Evans, her maternal grandparents Hosea Calloway and Dolly Garrett, her maternal great grandmother Susie Seals, her maternal great Aunt Mary Seals, her maternal Uncle Leonard Garrett, her paternal Uncle Johnny Evans and her special Aunt Lela McDonald.

Before Priscilla became diagnosed with 4 stage cancer: She was the neighborhood and childhood friends children's favorite and admired babysitter. She was the second mother to her twin nieces Chelsea and Elizabeth. She was the neighborhood candy store lady in which she inspired her niece Elizabeth to open her candy store.

Priscilla was an avid board game player, cards player and party organizer. She loved to write and read poetry. She loved listening to music, dining out, watching T.V., going to the movies, park and family/friend gatherings.

Priscilla also was a phenomenal cook. As a small child she enjoyed watching her Creole mother cook and bake. She was a quick learner and cooked Filipino dishes inherited by her sister in-law Emily from the Philippines.

Priscilla was a loving mother, dear sister, cherished aunt and a beautiful friend.

Priscilla leaves behind her loving, caring and devoted daughter Aleasha Evans of Chicago, IL., her brothers; Michael (Paris) Calloway of Chicago, IL., and Quiller Evans of Sacramento, CA., her sisters; Jovita Calloway of Sacramento, CA., and Consuela Evans of Peoria, IL., her sister in laws; Emily Evans of San Diego, CA., and Carshay Evans, of San Diego, CA., her nephews; Kenneth, Christopher, Adam, Mark, Matthew, Joshua and Michael Jr., her nieces; Celissa, Sjone, Ameia, Chelsea, Elizabeth, Mia, Cheyna, Justine and a host of grand nieces and nephews.

Priscilla also leaves behind her loving Godmother Pamela Johnson, her God son Lamar, her God daughter Kayla and her dear Aunt Della Evans.

Priscilla's Repast "Celebration of Life" will be in March 2023.

Arrangements entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options of Schiller Park, IL.