Evelyn M. King, resident of 24359 Wilkins Road, Union City, PA died at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Yetivemarie McComas and Bill McComas in Greenwood Township, Crawford County on Sunday, December 6, 2009 following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Bloomfield Twp., Crawford County, PA on May 4, 1912, she was a daughter of the late Samuel E. St. John and Anna Sauers St. John. She lived all of her life in Bloomfield Twp. Crawford County, PA.
King, Evelyn M.Following graduation from Bloomfield High School in 1929, she married Robert L. King on May 13, 1930 who preceded her in death on Nov. 3, 1993. A home maker, she was a member of Wilkins Community Church and a member of Bloomfield Grange for over 50 years. She will be sadly missed by her loving family.
She is survived by two daughters – Mildred K. Lindsley and her husband, Merlyn of Saegertown and Yetivemarie McComas and her husband, Bill of Conneaut Lake; two sons – Merle R. King and his wife, Rosa of Salisbury, NC and Dale R. King of Kenna, WV. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren- Sally Hagerty; Sherri Baker; Al King; Kenny King; Crystal Lomans; Steve King; Darryl King; Farley Wood; Laura Meyer; Andrea Wood; Rhonda Wood; Marjorie Schmitt; Willis King; and Troy King and 23 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by two infant children.
To honor the wishes of Evelyn, the family is having no visitation or funeral service. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Wilkins Community Church % Fanneil Barber, 23743 Range Road, Union City, PA 16438 or Carry Hope Ministries, P.O. Box 1282, Salisbury, NC 28145.