Cara M. Kirkham, 56, of Jacksonville, IL, died Monday, Jan.31, 2022, at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. She was born July 19, 1965, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Donald Glenn and Ruth A. Goldsborough Evans. She married Desmond C. "Des" Kirkham, Jr. on July 23, 1983, in Jacksonville and he survives. She is also survived by two sons, Steven Andrew "Drew" Kirkham and Tyler Justin Kirkham, both of Jacksonville. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Steven L. Evans. Mrs. Kirkham worked as a bookkeeper for Wareco for many years. She enjoyed her hobbies, travelling, shopping, and eating good food. Cara especially loved and had a soft spot for her rescue pets. The family will host a Celebration of Life gathering at The Hangout Bar & Grill in Jacksonville on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, from 1-4 p.m. A private burial will be held at Memorial Lawn Cemetery on a later date. Memorials are suggested to PAWS of Jacksonville or Morgan County Animal Shelter. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is assisting the family. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. . Celebration of Life The Hangout Bar & Grill Saturday, February 05, 2022 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 901 W. Superior Jacksonville, Illinois 62650