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Evelyn Joyce Sweeney

November 30, 1939 – May 29, 2026
Obituary of Evelyn Joyce Sweeney
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Johns-Ridout's Mortuary-Elmwood Chapel & Elmwood Cemetery & Mausoleum

Evelyn Sweeney, affectionately known by family and friends as "Old Goat", passed away peacefully at Grandview Medical Center at the age of 86.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward Henry Sweeney, Sr., which whom she shared 34 years of marriage; her father, Bernard Ellison; her mother, Edna Ellison; and her brother, Albert Ellison.

She is survived by her son, Edward (Connie) Sweeney, Jr.; and her daughter, Edna Jones. She was a proud grandmother to Stephanie Jones; Ryan Sweeney; Shelly (Trey) Hardin; and Brian Hamilton. She was also blessed with a great-grandchild, Braxley Bushard, who brought her much joy.

She will be forever loved, forever remembered, and forever missed.

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