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Evelyn Sinkhorn Obituary

GEORGETOWN - Evelyn Chowning Sinkhorn, 90, widow of Bill Sinkhorn, passed away June 15, 2014 in Georgetown. She was born March 10, 1924 in Scott County to the late Jesse and Annie Wells Chowning. She was a member of Georgetown Baptist Church, was a graduate of Oxford High School. She was a volunteer member of the Ladies Hospital Auxiliary, and a 50-year member of American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by children, Norman (Judy) Sinkhorn, Billy Sinkhorn (Jo Ann Darnell), and Randy (Cathy) Sinkhorn, all of Georgetown; grandchildren, Jeff Sinkhorn, Laryssa McConnaughhay, Kerri Turner, Jesse Sinkhorn, Jacob Sinkhorn, Chelsea Sinkhorn, Matthew Sinkhorn, Laura Sinkhorn, and Emily Sink-horn; and 9 great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by her step mother, Trella Chowning, a brother, Harold Chowning, and nieces, Ann Vance and Ada McFarland. Funeral services are 1pm Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at Tucker, Yocum, & Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Weekley officiating. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery with pallbearers being Jeff Sink-horn, Jesse Sinkhorn, Matthew Sinkhorn, Bob Miller, Ron Miller and Donnie Chowning. Honorary bearers are Ross McConnaughhay, Shawn Turner, Jacob Sink-horn, Stuart Miller, Mike Miller, George Lancaster, Jack Lancaster, Keith Lancaster, Charles David Bush, and Mike Anderson. Visiting hours are 5-8pm Tuesday at the funeral home. www.tuckeryocumwilson.com

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Jun. 17, 2014.

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Vikki Williams

June 17, 2014

Randy and Family;
Although I know that no words can ease the loss you feel, just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

June 17, 2014

I am praying for the family. She was a great lady and will be missed. Pam Curry

Bob & Edith Stamper

June 17, 2014

Norman, we're thinking of you & praying for comfort for your family. God Bless You All !
Bob & Edith Stamper

Don Chowning

June 17, 2014

She was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.

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