On Wednesday, March 4, 2020, Myrtle Evans Nee Toppins passed away at the age of 97. Myrtle was born October 30, 1922 in Jackson County, Ohio, to Oakley and Lettie Toppins. She grew up happily in South Webster, Ohio with her 9 siblings.
She commented frequently that though they were poor, she never wanted for anything, never worrying about what they did not have. Perhaps this was the bases for her positive attitude and contentment in life. She struggled through trials, but never doubted she could accomplish what she set her mind too.
On November 9, 1940, she married Kermit Lewis Evans of Oak Hill, Ohio. Together they raised three children Paul, Michael, and Sue.
She was a strong, spirited, gracious lady. She loved her family and always had a heart to help, hands for any task and an ear to listen. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother.
Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents Oakley and Lettie, her husband Kermit and son’s Paul and Michael; Siblings; Tom, Bill, Ruth, Opal, Pat, and Marge.
She is survived by her daughter Sue (Thomas) Mader; grandchildren Matthew Mader, Jesse (Ashley) Mader, Michelle Russell, Elizabeth (Perry) Stover; great grandchildren Carley Russell, Aidan Mader, Tyler Trenholm and Kelly Johnson; great-great grandchildren and siblings Carol, Dal, and Peggy. Many nieces and nephews; and special family friend Velma Potts.
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