Evelyn C. (Beuchner) Napper

Evelyn C. Napper, 92, of Wilkesville, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at her home. She was born on June 24, 1923 in St. Paul, Minnesota, daughter of the late Walter and Hilda (Roy) Beuchner. Evelyn was a very skilled artist, spending most of her free time painting. She also had a tremendous love of flowers. She enjoyed gardening, and with her God given “green thumb,” could cultivate just about anything. She was an avid NASCAR fan, loved to listen to many kinds of music as well as travelling, but most of all she loved spending time with her family and fully enjoyed her many friends of all ages.

Evelyn was a much loved community member, active with many different organizations. She was a Past President and 50 year member of Joseph Freeman Unit 476 Auxiliary, a Pythian Sister for 30 years, 8/40 officer, a 30 year volunteer award recipient from RSVP, and former board member of Jackson-Vinton Community Action.

She is survived and sadly missed by her six children, Sharon Perdue of LaVerge, TN., Karla and husband, Emile Lambert of Pickerington, Margaret “Peggy” Napper of Gallipolis, Kenneth and wife, Faith Napper, Patty Sorrell, and Patrick Napper, all of the Wilkesville area.; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great grandchildren; as well as three sisters, four brothers, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth L. Napper, Sr. in June, 1970; and 5 siblings.

A memorial service celebrating Evelyn’s life will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Wilkesville United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Evelyn’s name may be made to the Vinton County Senior Citizens, 31935 SR 93, McArthur, Ohio 45651

Online condolences may be sent to: www.rmwilliamsfuneralservice.com

R.M. Williams Funeral Service, Wellston, is honored to care for the Napper Family.