Evelyn Bieker, 79, passed away on November 12, 2021. She was born on June 19, 1942 in New London, CT. to Harwell Martin and Florence Russell Martin. Evie was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Van Buren.
She loved her Bieker family and thought of them as her own family. Evie also loved her brothers and sisters in law and many nieces and nephews. She enjoyed preparing Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for all her family and friends.
Evie was preceded in death by her loving husband Rodney Bieker; mother, Florence Allison; father, Harwell Martin; daughter, Connie Bieker; grandson, Kyle Scamardo Bieker; two sisters, Edna and Ethel Hollingsworth; one brother, Leon Russell, SR; nephew, Kenny Lee Hicks.
Survivors include five children, Florence Bartley (Billy) of Fort Smith, Rhonda West (Bud) of Fort Smith, Ray Bieker (Jennifer) of Greenwood, Jack Bieker, SR (Betty) of Fort Smith, Danny Bieker of Fort Smith; Kenny “Pudge” Baker who was like a son; eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; numerous extended family and friends.
Mass will be 10 AM, Tuesday, November 16 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Van Buren. Visitation will be 5 PM till 6 PM, Monday, November 15, at St. Michael Catholic Church with Rosary to follow at 6 PM.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Michael Catholic Church, 1025 East Pointer Trail, Van Buren, AR 72956
Active Pallbearers will be Jimmy West, Jon West, Derick Dunken, Jack Bieker, Jr, Randall Bieker and Yoni Guerra.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Zackary Bartley and Patrick Manes.
