She was born November 12, 1918 to Granville and Zella Stark Neal in Richland County. She married Harold Jean who preceded her in death in 1959. She then married Gerald Zimmerman in 1962 and he also preceded her in death in 2001. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Bernice Byrd in 2002 and two nephews.
Evelyn was a member of First United Methodist Church in Springfield. She retired from the State of Illinois Department of Revenue in 1974.
Surviving are her nephew, Allen (wife Kathy) Byrd, her niece Stephanie Byrd Shafer, a great niece, three great nephews, and two great-great nephews.
Cremation rites will be accorded by the Bisch Crematory. Graveside services will be held.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home in Springfield.
