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Evelyn Owings      Evelyn S. Owings, 90, of Mexico, died at 10:25 a.m., Sunday, September 20, 2009, at The Arbors of Lakeview Bend.    A Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 23, at Pickering Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Marty officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time.    Evelyn, a daughter of William and Nadine (Gray) Shotwell, was born June 9, 1919, in Perry, and was raised in Farber. On January 5, 1941, in Montgomery City, she married Robert A. Owings. They made their home in Mexico. He preceded her in death on March 23, 1999.    Mrs. Owings owned Evelyn’s Style Shop for six years and she also worked at Cline Furniture Store for 12 years, retiring in 1980. She remained very active after her retirement, tending her yard and flower gardens and sharing many of her flowers with friends around town in several shops and stores. She was long-time member of a Ladies Bridge Club and the Wednesday Rummy Club which had its beginning in 1944. She was a member of Mexico United Methodist Church.    Survivors include one son, Bill Owings, Hermitage, Tennesee; one daughter, Bonnie Janssen, Mexico; four grandchildren, Robby Miller, Tami Miller, Kelly Owings-Graeter, and Johnda Darby; and two great grandchildren, Erika and Austin Miller.    In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by two brothers, Daryl and Red Shotwell; one sister, Helen Rodenbaugh; and a son-in-law, John Janssen.    Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society. They may be sent in care of Pickering Funeral Home, 403 N. Western, Mexico, MO 65265.

Public Tributes and Expressions of Sympathy Bonnie and Tami and family. so sorry for your loss. I will pray for your family at this difficult time. Laurie Snyder My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Miss Evelyn. All are in my prayers. Lean on God and He will give you the comfort you seek. Jennifer Pelfrey What a classy lady Evelyn was. She touched my life in many ways and it was an honor to care for her. My thoughts go out to her family. Bonnie you are truly a model of Evelyn. She loved you with all her being. I will never forget the stories of Morningside Drive, and the dresses she made you each night. Her memory lives on. She is with Bob now and smiling down, for she is an Angel. Felicia Thewlis Bonnie and Family, Just a note to let you know i am thinking of you all at this time of your loss. Knowing Evelyn has been a priviledge. In the short time i have helped in her care i have grown very fond of her. She loved her Banana's. I would see she would have as many as she liked. I will always remember her as one of our HAPPIEST residents. Always smiling. She enjoyed telling us of her wonderful family memories. She loved her Family unconditionally. Thank You for the opportunity to help care for her. Steve, The Arbors @ Lakeview Bend, Dietary I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I had the pleasure of fixing Evelyn's hair this past year. She was a classy lady who always kept up her appearance even until the last month. She bragged about the friendship you two had Bonnie and how she made every dress you ever wore when you were little. I could tell how proud and how much she thought of you. It was obvious the bond you two shared. She was a sweet lady who will be missed. I find comfort in knowing she is at peace, comfortable and healthy! Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers! Pat Hall Bonnie So sorry to hear about the death of your mom. It is always hard to lose a parent, but we know that they are in a better place and are watching over us. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Glenn & Ann Gage Evelyn was Teal Lake with my parents, the Lierheimers, and I will miss seeing her smiling face. She was always so neat in her appearance and happy all the time. I could tell she truly enjoyed life and will truly be missed by her family. Jeannie Millard We are so sorry for your loss and pray for God's abounding love to comfort you now. I only knew her briefly but she was an amazing woman. She was a true lady in every since of the word. I know you will miss her terribly but I hope you find comfort in knowing she is reunited with so many that love her in the kingdom of Heaven. She is free from all suffering and walking on streets of gold. I am praying for each of you and that you will smile when you look back on memories with her and the love she had for her family. May God be with each of you. All our love and prayers, Travis and Robin Hofstra and family

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