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Carolyn Evans Obituary
GALENA - Carolyn Jeanne (Scribner) Evans, 79, of Galena passed away Tuesday morning May 6, 2014 at Grady Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
She was born July 15, 1934 in Columbus to Charles Gordon and Eleanore (Lawton) Gordon.
Jeanne retired from Ranco Manufacturing in Delaware in 1989 and she enjoyed cooking, ceramics and listening to music. She especially loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Left to cherish her memory are sons Steve (Tracy Swope) Scribner of Ashley and Greg (Sherry) Scribner of Marion; daughter Becky Jo (Dean) Hooper of Galena; grandchildren Scott (Jo) Scribner, Tonya (Tim) Helman, John (Mandy) Hooper, Catelyn (Michael) Scribner-Miller, Stevie (Jason) Scribner-Johns, and Stephanie (Mike) Scribner-Succio; nine great grandchildren; brother Richard Gordon of Somerset, Ohio; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband Bernard Eugene Scribner, second husband John David Evans, son Charles Scribner, brother Bill Gordon and two sisters Joann Thacker and Jeri Hess.
The family will receive friends on Friday May 9th from 4 – 7 pm at the Bennett Brown Rodman & Snyder Funeral Home, 307 E. High Street, Ashley, OH and where a time of sharing and remembrance will follow at 7:00 pm with Rev. Jeff Acker officiating. Burial will be in Greenmound Cemetery, Kilbourne, OH at a later date.
Contributions in Carolyn's memory may be made to HomeReach Hospice of Delaware.
The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to HomeReach Hospice of Delaware and the 4th floor North nurses at Grady Memorial Hospital for the wonderful care and concern Carolyn received during her time with them.
Condolences may be expressed to the family and memories may be shared by visiting www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carolyn Evans
Catelyn Miller
May 8, 2014
I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck!! You will always be in my heart.
I love you Grandma!!
Becky Hooper
May 8, 2014
Mother, all I can say is Thank You for being who you are and doing what you've done! I have such a whole in my heart and really feel lost ? I have some wonderful memories and will think of you every day, HUGS
Stevie Scribner - Johns
May 8, 2014
Gram - words can't describe how much I miss you! I am smiling reminiscing on all our memories! Thank you for being you! I love u so much! Give Grandpa kisses and Uncle Chuck a swift kick :). I love you very much!!!
Tonya Helman
May 8, 2014
I miss you already Gram, you are so special and I love you so much! Please give Gramps and Uncle Chuck a kiss for me.
May 8, 2014
Heaven just received a Angel. May you rest in peace.
Love you always
Sandy
Becky Phelps Rucker
May 7, 2014
Becky, Steve and Greg,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with.
Melinda Ross
May 7, 2014
Becky, Steve and Greg
My heart is breaking for the pain you are experiencing. Your mom touched so many lives. What a beautiful lady inside and out. Love to you all.
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