Evelyn P. Wilcox Riley, a lifetime area resident, died four days before her 76th birthday, at 1 a.m. on Sunday, August 19, 2012, at her home in Argos.
Born in Tyner, Indiana, on August 23, 1936, Evelyn was the daughter of John H. and Mary E. Cudney Hill.
She attended Plymouth schools until the 9th grade and later earned her GED.
Evelyn was first married to Charles Hites in 1954. Charles died in 1960, leaving his wife, Evelyn and three little girls. In 1965, Evelyn was married to Ralph Wilcox in Charksville, Tennessee. Ralph died in 1998.
On October 15, 2001, in the House of the Lord Church in Plymouth, Evelyn and Iley Riley were married.
A newspaper carrier, Evelyn worked for 30 years for the South Bend Tribune and the Plymouth Pilot News. She retired in 2005.
An avid Seamstress, she loved to sew and enjoyed doing crafts of all kinds. She was a Master Gardener and made and collected dolls. Evelyn’s philosophy was that “the family is the key to life.”
Evelyn is survived by four daughters, a son and several step-children. They are daughters: Charolette and Andrew Riale, Argos; Carrie and Stephen Patrick, Plymouth; Cindy and Larry Fee, New Market, Tenn.; Jamie (Wilcox) and Christopher Schrameyer, Plymouth and her son, Jody and Rhonda Wilcox, Plymouth.
Step-children Steven and Sue Wilcox, Kathy Marshall and Tammy and Tim Shumaker, also survive along with 18 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
A sister Mae (Carl) Kile survives also.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Betty Riley, a brother, Carl Hill and two great-grandchildren, The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth.
Funeral services will be held immediately following visitation at 6:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Pastor Stephen Patrick, a son-in-law of Evelyn’s, will officiate.
Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery.
Memorial gifts in Evelyn’s name may be sent to: The House of the Lord Food Pantry, 16493 Lincoln Hwy., Plymouth, IN 46563.
Rachel Miller says
Dear Jamie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. We are all praying for you.
Rachel
Lyndzee Stickles says
Jamie, I am so very sorry for your loss. Know that you are in my thoughts right now. Hold your memories of your mom close, they will get you through the hard times. Sending you lots of hugs!
Jeanie Martin says
Jamie and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers!
So glad she did not suffer long and is at peace!
Love you
Jeanie and Lyndzee
Ken & Carol Finkbiner says
Iley our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of Evelyn\’s family.
Tracey Medlin says
Dear Char and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of a loved one. May your faith pull you through this difficult time, and may comfort rest gently in your hearts.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Tracey Medlin
Donna Whitmer says
Dear Carrie and Family,
So sorry to learn of your mother\’s death. She was special and I always enjoyed her at the Tribune office and also appreciate the years she and your dad delivered our paper. May she soar with the angels!
Nancy Rogers says
To the family , please know you are all in my thoughts and Prayers. I know there is nothing like losing a Mother. Evelyn was a wonderful person, and even though it has been years since I have seen or talked to anyone, I still remember all the wonderful times we shared, as kids and young adults. I have been in Oklahoma for 24 years, and in that time I have been managing Motels, and apartments, so I haven\’t gotten to come home as often as I wanted to. Since losing my own Mom, I seem to miss more time with other people in my family, and I wish everyday things were different, but I retired a few months ago, and plan to spend more time keeping in touch with everyone. I know there are no words to help your broken hearts at this time, but please know I will keep you all in my prayers. We all will get to meet again someday, so there is really no such thing as goodbye, just see ya later. I would love to hear from all of you, and if you ever get some time, drop me a line. My Home# (405) 943- 7234, My cell# (405) 406- 3359. Call me anytime!! Tons of Love, Nancy Landrie/ Rogers,
Jamie says
As Evelyn\’s daughter, I would like to thank everyone for their kind, supportive words. Mom raised us to be a tight knit family; however, our pedestal of friends helped keep us above water. Our Mom was an amazing woman and such a strong fighter. Even though we miss her tremendously, we still strive to make her proud and look forward to seeing her again in Heaven. We love you MOM!
Rachel Miller says
Dear Jamie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. We are all praying for you.
Rachel
Lyndzee Stickles says
Jamie, I am so very sorry for your loss. Know that you are in my thoughts right now. Hold your memories of your mom close, they will get you through the hard times. Sending you lots of hugs!
Jeanie Martin says
Jamie and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers!
So glad she did not suffer long and is at peace!
Love you
Jeanie and Lyndzee
Ken & Carol Finkbiner says
Iley our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of Evelyn\’s family.
Tracey Medlin says
Dear Char and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of a loved one. May your faith pull you through this difficult time, and may comfort rest gently in your hearts.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Tracey Medlin
Donna Whitmer says
Dear Carrie and Family,
So sorry to learn of your mother\’s death. She was special and I always enjoyed her at the Tribune office and also appreciate the years she and your dad delivered our paper. May she soar with the angels!
Nancy Rogers says
To the family , please know you are all in my thoughts and Prayers. I know there is nothing like losing a Mother. Evelyn was a wonderful person, and even though it has been years since I have seen or talked to anyone, I still remember all the wonderful times we shared, as kids and young adults. I have been in Oklahoma for 24 years, and in that time I have been managing Motels, and apartments, so I haven\’t gotten to come home as often as I wanted to. Since losing my own Mom, I seem to miss more time with other people in my family, and I wish everyday things were different, but I retired a few months ago, and plan to spend more time keeping in touch with everyone. I know there are no words to help your broken hearts at this time, but please know I will keep you all in my prayers. We all will get to meet again someday, so there is really no such thing as goodbye, just see ya later. I would love to hear from all of you, and if you ever get some time, drop me a line. My Home# (405) 943- 7234, My cell# (405) 406- 3359. Call me anytime!! Tons of Love, Nancy Landrie/ Rogers,
Jamie says
As Evelyn\’s daughter, I would like to thank everyone for their kind, supportive words. Mom raised us to be a tight knit family; however, our pedestal of friends helped keep us above water. Our Mom was an amazing woman and such a strong fighter. Even though we miss her tremendously, we still strive to make her proud and look forward to seeing her again in Heaven. We love you MOM!