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Evelyn Murray Obituary
Hagerstown - Evelyn Kay Murray age 69, left her earthly home in the presence of loved ones to teach and sing with our heavenly angels on Monday, April 25th, 2022, at IU Med in Muncie, IN.
Evelyn was born September 1st, 1952, in New Castle, IN. to the late Sam & Bessie Callahan. Evelyn was a member of the Lincoln High School Class of 1970. Evelyn leaves behind a loving and caring family. The love of her life of 34 years, David, and her two children Shannon Gebert, and Jeremy Smith, and her adoring grandchildren: Devin, Noah and Aubrey Gebert. She also leaves behind her special friend and mother-in-law, Susan Nagy and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Evelyn and David adored their life together. Evelyn enjoyed working with children; she worked 24 years as a special services paraprofessional at Hagerstown Elementary School and was known to her students as "Mimi". Her real talent was on stage with her voice and personality as the lead singer of the local band "ETC" where she entertained many people in eastern Indiana area for over 27 years. If you knew Evelyn, she personified love, joy, beauty, and hospitality. She was a sensitive woman who provided comfort and support while asking little in return. She had integrity, loyalty, compassion, and confidence with a contagious enthusiasm for living. Her love of nature, friends and family showed through everything she did.
Evelyn was preceded in death by one sister, Lois Durham, three brothers: Ed, Carl, and Jack Callahan and a grandson, Payton James Gebert.
Special thanks to the caring staff in the Clinical Decision Unit and Oncology Unit at IU Med in Muncie.
Her wishes are entrusted to Waskom Capitol Hill Chapel for cremation services and a celebration of life later this summer.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions can be made to the Help the Animal Inc. of Richmond. Or rescue a dog or cat, feed the birds, or plant a flower in honor of her.
Online condolences may be made at www.waskoms.com
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Samantha P.
May 9, 2022
Mimi was a beautiful person and I very sad to hear of her passing.
Jeff
May 4, 2022
Mary and I are thinking of you, David. Stop by if want to talk.
Pam Sutherland
May 2, 2022
I loved Mimi. She was so helpful to me when I started working at the elementary even though I drove her crazy sometimes. She is one of the reasons that I went to obtain my teaching degree in Special Education. Her voice was of an Angel. A beautiful lady and I am blessed that I was able to know her and the love she gave me.
Rex and Barbara Reed
April 29, 2022
What a lovely obituary. While we only know David and Susan, reading about Evelyn makes us wish we had the opportunity to know her. We are so sorry you have lost such a loving and caring lady.
Sending heartfelt condolences,
Rex and Barb
Jason Troutwine
April 29, 2022
David... I'm so sorry. I didn't know Evelyn was sick. I remember seeing her at Kevin's birthday party in November - it was so good to see her! Evelyn was always good to us and we enjoyed hearing her sing --- I bet she's putting on a great show right now.
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